# Clever Convertible Packaging The Buell Cratetable is a Motorcycle Box that Turns Into a Workbench By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buell-cratetable References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/package_design_crate_buell_19344.asp) & [simpleartifact](http://www.simpleartifact.com/cratetable.html) The [Buell Cratetable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorcycle-concept1), designed by Michael Kritzer, is an ingenious concept for a motorcycle/workbench combo. The idea behind the design was that the type of person who purchases a Buell motorcycle will probably be adept and proficient with his hands. The design reflects an acute consideration of who exactly is buying the motorcycle. The Buell Cratetable is precut, so it only needs to be put together. The irony is that you do not need to be a handyman to put the Buell Cratetable together. The workbench is a fantastic concept in its ability to devise a use for materials that would otherwise just be discarded. The Buell Cratetable is also an added bonus or extra incentive to purchase the Buell motorcycle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convertible Packaging:** Opportunity to create innovative packaging solutions that can transform into useful products. - **Integration of Design and Functionality:** Chance to design products that reflect the needs and preferences of specific target audiences. - **Sustainable Material Usage:** Potential to develop eco-friendly products by repurposing discarded materials. ### Where This Applies - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Possibility to enhance the value proposition of motorcycles by incorporating versatile packaging concepts. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity to create multi-functional furniture pieces that maximize space utilization and cater to specific consumer needs. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Chance to develop packaging solutions that prioritize sustainability and offer additional value beyond product protection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Furniture Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike.md) - [Modular Cargo-Ready Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargorida.md) - [Saddle-Style Vehicle Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daylodge-workspace.md) - [Outdoor Camper Bike Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacecamper.md) - [Transformative Pizza Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moving-box-table.md) - [Barebones Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbones-motorcycle.md) - [Miniature Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatamel.md) - [Portable Compact Worktables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidekick-work-bench.md) - [Shapeshifting Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercycle.md)