# Briefcase-Inspired Seating Chair to Suitcase by China Magic is Space-Saving and Easily Portable By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-to-suitcase References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/03/suitcase-chair-foldaway.html) & [52magic](http://www.52magic.com/2851_Chair-To-Suitcase.html) Chair to Suitcase is a dead-giveaway name for such a seat design. It literally changes from a [chair to a suitcase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair) in a matter of seconds. Although a practical option for small spaces, it was created by a magician for magicians. It does, after all, look like a captivating magic trick. One worthy of Mary Poppins with her bottomless purse and sugary medicine. Available online at the [China Magic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/china-pond-passive-house) website as well as in their prop store based in Jiangsu Province, China, Chair to Suitcase is specifically made for the [travelling magician](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-luggage). While it is meant to be used as an additional prop, when in its suitcase form, it can also hold other necessary magician props. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convertible Furniture:** The trend of convertible furniture offers opportunities for innovative designs that maximize space and functionality. - **Portable Solutions:** The trend of portable solutions presents opportunities to create products that are easy to transport and convenient for on-the-go lifestyles. - **Magic-inspired Designs:** The trend of magic-inspired designs provides opportunities for unique and captivating products that offer a sense of wonder and surprise. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can leverage the trend of convertible furniture to create space-saving and versatile designs for small living spaces. - **Travel and Luggage:** The travel and luggage industry can explore the trend of portable solutions to develop lightweight, compact, and efficient products for travelers. - **Entertainment and Magic:** The entertainment and magic industry can embrace the trend of magic-inspired designs to create innovative props and accessories that enhance the performance and experience of magicians. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Purpose Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-a.md) - [Flatpack Adventure-Ready Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-outdoor-chair.md) - [Inflatable Tote-Style Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bag-sofa.md) - [Bedside Table-Equipped Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suitcase-design.md) - [Pocket-Sized Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-sized-chair.md) - [Featherweight Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-chair.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md)