# Portaspace From inflatable concrete to boat-in-a-bag, new portable comforts are popping up. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Oct 7, 2008, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/mobile-dwellings-from-portable-hotels-to-personal-cloud-spaces-mobile-dwell ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.0/10 - Evidence articles: 10 ## What is the Portaspace trend? **Portaspace:** As people begin to move around more, whether due to virtual working arrangements, or the time and affluence of retired boomers, they are looking for ways in which to maximize the comforts they take on the road. Instead of camping or renting hotels, some travelers are drawn to the luxurious qualities of portable homes and recreation. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 10 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 1, 2007 to Sep 17, 2008 - Published: Oct 7, 2008 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Portaspace trend ### Portable Housing The trend of portable homes and recreation offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the construction and transportation industries, enabling easy-to-assemble living spaces as well as a variety of recreational products. ### Inflatable Structures Inflatable technology is disrupting traditional product categories, ranging from sailing boats to portable pubs to concrete buildings; businesses in the shipbuilding, architecture and events industries can leverage this trend for differentiation and innovation. ### Efficient Use of Space The concept of maximizing the use of space is demonstrated in examples of storage units as play spaces, chopper RVs and urban skiffs, offering disruptive innovation opportunities to businesses that cater to the growing need for flexible living and working environments. ## What the Portaspace trend means for industry ### For Construction The trend of portable housing and inflatable structures creates opportunities for innovation in the construction industry, enabling affordable and easy-to-install living spaces, and reducing construction waste and costs. ### For Events and Recreation Inflatable technology's disruptive influence on recreational products, such as boats, portable pubs, and toilets, creates growth opportunities for companies in the events and recreational sectors, who can offer unique and memorable experiences to their customers. ### For Transportation and Logistics Efficient use of space, as demonstrated in chopper RVs and storage units as play spaces, offers new opportunities for businesses in the transportation and logistics industry to develop innovative solutions for the effective and economic use of space. ## Trend signals for Portaspace Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 72%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 70% - Activity: 72% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Portaspace trend 10 featured examples from Jun 1, 2007 to Sep 17, 2008. - [Eco-Retro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vw-westfalia-eco-retro): Retro VW Camper Goes Green (Category: Autos) Implication: Opportunity for automobile manufacturers to develop and promote green vehicles. - [Push Button Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quik-house-adam-kalkin): Quik House by Adam Kalkin (Category: Eco) Implication: The real estate industry can explore opportunities in offering modular homes as a more efficient and convenient option for buyers. - [Inflatable Portable Pubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-pub): Bouncy Castles for Boozing (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a business in the entertainment rental industry, specifically focusing on inflatable portable pubs and adult-oriented bouncy castles. - [Portable Sail Boat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-skiff-the-portable-sail-boat): Urban Skiff (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The portable sail boat trend can disrupt the boating industry by introducing innovative designs and solutions for easy transportation and assembly of watercraft. - [Inflatable Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-concrete-building): Blow-Up Concrete Building (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The construction industry can explore the potential of inflatable architecture to streamline building processes and reduce construction timelines. - [Artistic Outhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-outhouses-visually-pleasing-portable-toilets): Visually Pleasing Portable Toilets (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Event planners can incorporate these creatively designed portable toilets as part of their services to offer a unique experience for attendees. - [Camping Rafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-rafts-floating-cabins): Floating Cabins (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Innovative accommodations like floating cabins can provide a new and memorable experience for travelers. - [Inflatable Boat Fits in a Bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-boat-fits-in-a-bag) (Category: Tech) Implication: The marine industry can benefit from adopting new technologies and innovative designs for inflatable boats, providing more convenient and accessible options for consumers. - [Chopper RVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopper-rvs-badass-camping-gear): BadAss Camping Gear (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new design possibilities and develop cutting-edge features for motorcycle-RV hybrids in the recreational vehicle manufacturing industry. - [Storage Units as Second Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamite-way-to-utilize-urban-areas-garagetown-play-spaces): GarageTown Play Spaces (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The trend of repurposing storage units as living spaces has potential for disruptive innovation in the real estate industry for offering affordable housing solutions to renters an… ## Recent trend clusters - [Fixable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/fixable-devices) (Tech) - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) - [Autonomy Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomy-stacks) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - 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