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The SmartSide Board

— February 11, 2008 — Art & Design
Young upcoming British designer Giles Wilson-Copp anticipated consumers' needs perfectly when he created the SmartSide Board.

Perfect for people who have small apartments but still crave design, the SmartSide Board is a cross between a storage cabinet and a table. A set of four chairs conveniently slides into four top drawers and four cabinets to create one unit. Slide the chairs out and a table is created instantly. In addition, all components are completely independent of each other.

Trend Themes

  1. Convertible Furniture — There's an opportunity for furniture designers to create multi-functional pieces.
  2. Compact Living — Interior designers can explore space-saving solutions to meet the needs of small apartment living.
  3. Modular Designs — There's a trend towards furniture that adapts to versatile living spaces.

Industry Implications

  1. Furniture — The furniture industry can take advantage of the demand for small-space solutions.
  2. Interior Design — The interior design industry can offer creative solutions to small apartment challenges.
  3. Home Improvement — The home improvement sector can capitalise on innovation by creating space-maximising solutions.
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