Even if a place is littered with 'no loitering' signs, people will often stay in comfortable public spaces long after they are welcomed; the Courtesy Stool provides another way to ensure that this does not happen. The Courtesy Stool converts the traditional hour glass into a simple, sleek and sophisticated seat that indicates just how long a person has been sitting on it.
Designed by Cheryl Yang, the Courtesy Stool is a clever and helpful concept that will solve a very common problem. Even if the sitter is not aware that their time is up, passersby will see and be able to politely show with proof that it is now their turn to sit and relax.
Hour Glass Seating
Cheryl Yang's Courtesy Stool Tells People When Their Sitting Time is Up
Trend Themes
1. Self-regulating Seating - The Courtesy Stool introduces the trend of self-regulating seating, providing a solution to the problem of prolonged loitering in public spaces.
2. Visual Time Indicators - The design of the Courtesy Stool highlights the trend of using visual time indicators in furniture, offering an opportunity for innovative time management solutions.
3. Sleek Hourglass Design - The sleek and sophisticated design of the Courtesy Stool taps into the trend of incorporating hourglass aesthetics into modern furniture, presenting an opportunity for stylish seating alternatives.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The Courtesy Stool concept opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture design industry, specifically in the realm of time-regulated seating solutions.
2. Public Spaces - The use of the Courtesy Stool in public spaces creates potential for disruptive innovation in the management and design of public seating areas, addressing issues related to prolonged occupancy.
3. Time Management Tools - The incorporation of visual time indicators in furniture like the Courtesy Stool presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the time management tools industry, offering new ways to visualize and regulate personal activities.