# Functional Basketball Stools This Basketball Stool is Suited for the Fashion-Conscious Basketball By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-06-20 | Updated 2013-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-stool References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2013/06/19/mocovote-bucket-stool-table-base-by-joong-han-lee.php) & [studio-homunculus](http://studio-homunculus.com/portfolio/bucket/) The basketball stool by designer Joong Han Lee is the only stool that basketball players should have in their homes and on the courts. The steel-made basketball stool has an ergonomic design, which allows basketball players to place their basketballs inside of the stool. The stool was originally conceived due to the designer’s observation about how basketball players would normally sit on the basketball. The stool is designed so that basketball players can place their basketballs inside of the hoop. The ball is placed inside of the stool. Players can also turn the stool into an impromptu [basketball hoop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huupe-mini). By flipping the basketball stool up-side down, it can be used as a storage place for one basketball. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Basketball-inspired Furniture:** There is an opportunity to create more furniture pieces inspired by basketball that can appeal to athletes and sports enthusiasts alike. - **Ergonomic Design for Athletes:** Using ergonomic design principles can greatly benefit athletes with products that are comfortable and supportive for their specific needs. - **Multipurpose Sporting Equipment:** Integrating multiple functions into sports equipment can add value and functionality for customers looking for versatile products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Furniture companies can explore designs that cater to sports enthusiasts and athletes with sport-themed furniture and accessories. - **Athletic Equipment:** Athletic equipment manufacturers can incorporate ergonomic design principles and multi-functionality into their products for added value and convenience for athletes. - **Sporting Goods Retail:** Sporting goods stores can carry sport-themed furniture and multi-functional equipment to appeal to customers looking for unique and versatile products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Fidget-Focused Work Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-is.md) - [Intuitive Entryway Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-front-stool.md) - [Artfully Crafted Basketball Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-court-1.md) - [Sustainable Space-Saving Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flex-perch-stool.md) - [Lifestyle Commentary Stool Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstool-series.md) - [Cross Leg-Supported Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euljiro.md) - [Chess-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rook-stool.md) - [Intelligent Basketball Hoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-basketball-hoop.md)