Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Collapsibility
Compact furniture designed for urban dwellings with restricted floor space.
3.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Collapsibility trend?
Collapsibility: Maximization of small space living is an art form made attainable by various artists designing for these once niche, now near mainstream, living scenarios. Adjustable furniture that stacks, compresses or collapses makes tailoring household items to a family’s needs much more optimal.
Trend themes
Themes within the Collapsibility trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Maximization of small space living
Companies can capitalize on this movement by marketing products that are compact but pragmatic for consumers in small living environments.
02
Adjustable furniture
There is a growing demand for adjustable furniture, which can cater to the ever-changing needs of consumers in small living spaces.
03
Collapsible and portable furniture
The convenience offered by collapsible and portable furniture is becoming increasingly popular among consumers who prioritize flexibility and mobility.
Industry implications
What the Collapsibility trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Furniture
Companies within the furniture industry can explore the potential of adjustable, collapsible and portable furniture to market them to consumers who live in small apartments or houses.
For
Interior design
Interior designers can consider incorporating adjustable, collapsible and portable furniture in their designs to maximize the available space in small living areas.
For
Real estate
Real estate professionals can take advantage of the trend towards small living spaces by offering properties that are specifically designed for those who are looking for more affordable and practical living options.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Collapsibility
Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 48%, activity 37%, freshness 8%.
Popularity48%
Activity37%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Collapsibility trend
6 featured examples from Feb 7 to Jun 16, 2008CategoryArt & Design
Furniture For Small Space Living
The Pivot Table
The furniture industry can develop and market products focused on compact and efficient designs.
CategoryArt & Design
Adjustable & Collapsible Bed
The Delta Bed
The furniture industry has the opportunity to innovate and disrupt the market by creating adjustable and collapsible furniture that meets consumers' changing needs for space-savin…
CategoryArt & Design
Table in a Suitcase
Portable Cardboard Table
The design tools industry can take advantage of the portable and modular features of the Cutting Table No.
CategoryEco
Collapsible Extension Shelves
The PLoP!
The PLoP!
CategoryArt & Design
Collapsible Table Boxes
The Rox
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate collapsible features into furniture manufacturing processes for space-saving and flexible products.
CategoryArt & Design
Convertible Chair Shelves
Power Chair
The furniture manufacturing industry can explore innovative approaches to create convertible furniture designs that cater to changing consumer preferences.
