# Multifunctional Wheelchairs The Allen Chester Zhang Sphere Allows for More Freedom By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-chester-zhang-sphere References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/08/24/modern-mobility-with-super-versatility/) & [designbr.ning](http://designbr.ning.com/) The [Allen Chester](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-drug-discovery) Zhang Sphere wheelchair is multifunctional. This totally [ergonomic chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-chair) stands apart because of the several different forms it can shape into. This design could really change things for people that are constrained to a chair for their whole lives. Not only is it different in terms of functional capacity. but it's also very good looking. It has a totally futuristic feel to it, with its black leather padding, silver detailing and modern style. Instead of two wheels it has a neat ball that functions in the same way. It can transform from [a chair to a bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-freedom-bed), and also into a standing position. Check out the pictures for a better understand on how it works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multifunctional Wheelchairs:** The Allen Chester Zhang Sphere is an example of the trend for multifunctional wheelchairs, which cater to the complex needs of wheelchair users and provide opportunities for innovative designs. - **Ergonomic Designs:** The Allen Chester Zhang Sphere demonstrates a trend towards ergonomic design that prioritizes user experience, presenting opportunities for further advancements in this field. - **Futuristic Accessibility:** The futuristic design of the Allen Chester Zhang Sphere represents a trend towards geeky accessibility, which shows opportunity for innovation in accessibility for differently-abled people. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobility Industry:** Multifunctional wheelchairs are disrupting the mobility industry by catering to the complex needs of wheelchair users and driving the industry towards more imaginative designs. - **Furniture Industry:** The multifunctional design of the Allen Chester Zhang Sphere presents opportunities for the furniture industry to expand their market by creating functional furniture designs for the differently-abled community. - **Medical Industry:** Multifunctional wheelchairs like the Allen Chester Zhang Sphere have the potential to disrupt the medical industry by prioritizing user experience and providing more customizable options for patients with complex needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modified Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair.md) - [Transformable Hybrid Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeen.md) - [Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-wheelchair.md) - [Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-hand-cycle.md) - [Upright Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kime-wheelchair.md) - [Transformable Lightweight Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeliy.md) - [Ergonomic Wheel-Integrated Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azbi-chair.md) - [Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discrete-wheelchair.md) - [Adjustable Position Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch2-chair.md)