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Hybrid Children's Furniture

The Casaurus by Koichiro Hoshino is Multifunctional

— May 17, 2011 — Life-Stages
With summer on its way, parents everywhere are scrambling to find activities to keep their kids busy, and that's where the Casaurus by Koichiro Hoshino comes in handy! The student designer from the Tokyo University of the Arts developed this cool hybrid piece of furniture that fuses a bookshelf with a play structure.

The Casaurus by Koichiro Hoshino not only promotes climbing and playing, but it also helps encourage reading and organization to young children; fun cubby holes make up the dinosaur's tummy, giving kids lots of space for hiding their toys and books!

The Casaurus by Koichiro Hoshino is modeled to look like a dinosaur and is therefore very appealing to children. The playground bookshelf even comes with a sturdy tail for sliding down. Although this piece of hybrid furniture is not yet up for sale, it's certainly is a cool concept!
Trend Themes
1. Multifunctional Children's Furniture - Developing hybrid furniture designs that combine different purposes and functionalities can create innovative opportunities for the children's furniture market.
2. Interactive Reading Spaces - Combining interactive play structures with reading spaces can create engaging and educational experiences for young children.
3. Nature-inspired Designs - Designing children's furniture with nature-inspired shapes and themes can appeal to children's imagination and sense of play.
Industry Implications
1. Children's Furniture - The Casaurus by Koichiro Hoshino concept could potentially disrupt the children's furniture market by combining play structures, bookshelves, and innovative designs.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers could explore the development of innovative and multifunctional toys that integrate with children's furniture designs, like the Casaurus by Koichiro Hoshino.
3. Interior Design - Incorporating multifunctional and interactive furniture designs into interior design plans for children's rooms or play spaces can create unique and engaging spaces that appeal to both children and parents.
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