Paris-based design studio Bina Baitel collaborated with textile designer Luce Couillet to crete 'soufflet,' a delightful folding inflatable booster seat that can be adjusted and operated via remote control. The soufflet can be adjusted to raise the user's chest or legs without any effort.
The portable pillow/booster seat can be used while reading, watching TV or sleeping and is equally comfortable indoors and outdoors. The accordion-like structure is made of cotton fabric and is equipped with an air pumping system that can be controlled with a switch.
The Soufflet comes in blue and pink versions and can be adjusted to different heights. It can be used as a pillow or back support and also as a leg support.
Photo Credits: designboom, binabaitel
Inflatable Accordion-Like Supports
The Soufflet is an Adjustable Booster Seat with an Air Pump
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