# Transforming Sofas The Gig Couch by Davide Tonizzo Can be Used in Multiple Ways By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-tonizzo References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/gig-multi-use-seating-by-davide-tonizzo/#more-65111) & [designd-online](http://www.designd-online.com/about.html) Toronto-based designer Davide Tonizzo has designed an awesome transforming seat called Gig, a piece perfect for a contemporary home. Gig is a [multi-use sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulala-home-elitenest) by Davide Tonizzo that's actually fairly compact compared to most [transforming furniture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture). The sofa can be maneuvered into four different seats: a chair and ottoman, two ottomans, a chaise and a [full bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coddle-luke-sleeper-sofa). Gig is set to make its debut at the IDS11 in Toronto this month. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-functional Furniture:** There is a growing demand for furniture that can serve more than one purpose and provide flexibility in smaller living spaces. - **Transformable Sofas:** Sofas that can be easily transformed into multiple seating options or even a bed are becoming increasingly popular, especially for urban dwellers. - **Contemporary Home Decor:** As more people seek modern and adaptable home furnishings, there is a growing market for contemporary designs like the Gig sofa. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers have an opportunity to innovate and cater to a growing demand for flexible and multi-functional furniture pieces. - **Home Decor Retail:** Retailers can cater to a new generation of homebuyers and apartment dwellers by offering contemporary decor pieces that fit smaller spaces and deliver versatility. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can capitalize on the trend of multi-functional and transformable furniture by incorporating pieces like the Gig sofa into their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-couch.md) - [Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-sofa.md) - [Compact Collapsing Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acordion-modular-sofa.md) - [Collapsible Timber Sofa Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospite-folding-sofa.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Versatile Sofa-Bed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neptune-sofa.md) - [Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usofa.md) - [Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat.md)