# Accordion Design Products that can be crumpled and collapsed to fit into compact spaces. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Sep 14, 2012 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/accordion-design ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Accordion Design trend? **Accordion Design:** Living in highly urbanized and concentrated environments means that everything, from your furniture to your vehicle, must be able to fit into small and compact areas. Thus, designers are increasingly focusing their efforts on the design of collapsible products for easier storage. While recent years have seen a rise in foldable creations, these collapsible designs take on more of an accordion aesthetic, in which items can be twisted, folded and crumpled into incredibly compact sizes. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 24 to Sep 2, 2012 - Published: Sep 14, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Accordion Design trend ### Collapsible Designs The rise of collapsible designs as a response to compact living in urban areas. ### Accordion-style storage and collapsible furniture The trend of creating accordion-style storage and collapsible furniture for easy storage and portability. ### Transparent Devices The increasing popularity of transparent surfaces in gesture and touchscreen devices. ## What the Accordion Design trend means for industry ### For Furniture The furniture industry can develop products with collapsible designs suitable for compact living or outdoor activities. ### For Transportation The transportation industry can invest in developing collapsible vehicles and wheelchairs suitable for maneuvering in small and compact spaces. ### For Electronics The electronics industry can explore building transparent devices with augmented reality and intuitive platforms. ## Trend signals for Accordion Design Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 48%, activity 60%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 48% - Activity: 60% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Accordion Design trend 6 featured examples from Jan 24 to Sep 2, 2012. - [Airplane-Adjusted Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skycare-chair): Skycare Chair is Optimized for Aircraft Maneuvering and Independence (Category: Autos) Implication: The aerospace industry can explore integrating collapsible contraptions designed for storing in compact spaces like aircraft compartments. - [Clear Collapsible Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-laenner-transparent-tablet-concept): The Thomas Laenner Transparent Tablet Concept is Stunning (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate transparent surfaces and augmented reality technology into consumer electronics to revolutionize user interfaces and experiences. - [Accordion-Style Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-shelf): The Zigzag Shelf Opens from Flat for a Convenient Collapsible Furnishing (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage accordion-style storage trends to create innovative and space-saving products. - [Collapsible Wiry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-by-anne-boenisch): Motion by Anne Boenisch is Minimalist and Easily Portable (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of collapsible furniture to create versatile and convenient products for modern consumers. - [Collapsible Tent-Like Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-vag-by-thibault-penven): Ar Vag by Thibault Penven is Both Functional and Aesthetically Refined (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The boating industry can benefit from incorporating collapsible designs that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing. - [Collapsible Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiriko-fold): The Hiriko Fold Can Crumple into a Compact Shape for Parking (Category: Autos) Implication: Opportunity for electric vehicle manufacturers to invest in collapsible designs for increased market appeal. ## Recent trend clusters - [Racing Homage](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/racing-homage) (Autos) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Autos - [French Retro City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-retro-city-cars) - [Factory-Backed Performance Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-performance-centers) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) - [Electric Luxury Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-price-ev-sedans) All articles: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos)