Furniture manufacturers have a growing interest in making their products flat-pack-able, with this Stool in a Box as a prime example. Big box furniture stores recognize that they can store more inventory this way, devote less time and fewer resources to assembly and shipping, and offer competitive prices since the consumers take on some of the labor. The challenge, though, comes in making these kit-like objects enchanting.
This––Ivan Ho's Yodeeza Stool––is rather simple, yet delightful. The set comes with a pair of bent wood support parts, a disk-like seat and a fastening component that contributes a bit of playfulness. The same sort of knob that you've seen on a plumbing valve is what secures this Stool in a Box. The unexpected element makes putting the chair together and taking it apart an unusually lighthearted process.
Quirky Flatpacked Perches
This Stool in a Box Makes for Breezy Shipping and Assembly
Trend Themes
1. Flat-pack Furniture - There is a growing interest in making furniture flat-pack-able to reduce shipping costs and make assembly easier for consumers.
2. Enchanting Assembly - There is a challenge in making flat-packed furniture enchanting to assemble.
3. Playful Fastening Components - The addition of playful fastening components can make the assembly of flat-packed furniture more lighthearted and enjoyable for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can reduce shipping costs and offer competitive prices by making their products flat-pack-able.
2. Retail - Big box furniture stores can store more inventory and devote fewer resources to assembly and shipping by offering flat-pack furniture.
3. Product Design - Designers can innovate by adding unexpected elements and playful fastening components to make the assembly of flat-packed furniture more enjoyable and memorable.