# Stencil Seating The ChairKIT from Dan Civico is a DIY Furniture Project By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairkit-from-dan-civico References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/33589) & [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/deconstruction-chairkit_-by-dan-civico/) The ChairKIT from Dan Civico is a cool [cut-out DIY concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair) which gets users to built the chair themselves from a stencil-like [flat package of pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walle-stool). The chair is simply cut out from its [wooden holds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair) and constructed, allowing users to manufacture their own seating. The ChairKIT from Dan Civico comes with all the necessary pieces in one frame. The chairs are inventive, creative and most importantly, budget-friendly. **Implications** - The ideal piece of furniture for those who like to get hands-on when decorating their homes, these chairs will provide the perfect place to rest. You can even present the chair to someone you've been looking to impress. Take a seat in one of these chairs and you'll be smiling every time at the thought of who put it all together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Furniture:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry by offering DIY furniture kits like the ChairKIT, providing budget-friendly options and personalization. - **Creative Seating:** Disruptive innovation potential in the home decor industry by offering inventive and unique seating options like stencil-cut chairs, appealing to consumers looking for creative and customizable furniture. - **Budget-friendly Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the interior design industry by providing affordable and customizable furniture solutions like the ChairKIT, catering to cost-conscious consumers in need of stylish and sustainable decor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry by offering DIY furniture kits like the ChairKIT, providing budget-friendly options and personalization. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation potential in the home decor industry by offering inventive and unique seating options like stencil-cut chairs, appealing to consumers looking for creative and customizable furniture. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the interior design industry by providing affordable and customizable furniture solutions like the ChairKIT, catering to cost-conscious consumers in need of stylish and sustainable decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Flatpack Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-stool.md) - [Flatpack Tool-Free Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nstel-the-chair.md) - [Flat-Packed Wooden Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-stool-concept.md) - [Simple Assembly Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yugan.md) - [Stackable Screw-Free Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stack-chair.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [High-Quality Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagoda-chair.md) - [Naturalistic Stainable Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisee-chair.md) - [Geometric Flatpacked Wooden Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedia-tonda.md)