Layer Created Mock-Ups for the Future of Cinema
Ellen Smith — August 29, 2020 — Tech
References: layerdesign & hypebae
Enjoying a night-out at the movies is one of the many things consumers miss as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, prompting design agency LAYER to imagine what the future of in-person screenings could look like. As a result, the brand created a digital mock-up of anti-virus theatre seats that are both safe and comfortable.
For starters, these seats are knitted with copper oxide threads, which boast antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral abilities. This means that it's harder for germs to live on the fabric, providing a safer experience for the dozens daily that will share the space. To make the process of finding one's seat in the dark more seamless, these tech-infused seats arrive with LED lights that project the seat number.
Image Credit: Layer Design
For starters, these seats are knitted with copper oxide threads, which boast antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral abilities. This means that it's harder for germs to live on the fabric, providing a safer experience for the dozens daily that will share the space. To make the process of finding one's seat in the dark more seamless, these tech-infused seats arrive with LED lights that project the seat number.
Image Credit: Layer Design
Trend Themes
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Anti-virus Seating — Designing seating that incorporates technology or materials that make it safer to be in shared spaces.
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Tech-infused Seating — Integrating technology into seating designs to address various comfort and safety issues.
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Led-enhanced Seating — Using LED lights to improve visibility and usability of seating in low-light environments.
Industry Implications
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Cinema — Opportunity for cinema owners to retrofit their theaters with safer seating options that could attract cautious patrons.
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Public Transportation — Potential for using similar anti-virus seating in buses, trains and other shared transportation modes post-pandemic.
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Stadiums and Arenas — Incorporating new seating tech and materials that could improve safety and hygiene in crowded venues.
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