# Diving Campsite Platforms The Dream/Dive Dock is Designed for Jumping Off of and Sleeping On By M | Published 2016-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dive-dock References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2016/05/14/this-waterfront-platform-was-designed-for-sleeping-and-diving/) & [studionorth](http://www.studionorth.ca/) The Dream/Dive dock designed by [Studio North](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina) is a hybrid outdoor platform that combines camping with outdoor water activities. The platform is simultaneously a constructed wooden edge that can be used to propel one's self into the water below as well as a [covered outdoor sleeping area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-mattress). The wooden platform is located on the water's edge of Bob's Lake in Ontario, and its minimalistic design offers dual usage to [wilderness enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin). The dock is located on the edge of a small cliff that can be used as diving board for the waters below. In addition, the dock extends back onto the cliff with a covered roof area that fits sleeping bag. The area can be used as a temporary sleeping spot for campers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Hybrid Camping:** The combination of camping and outdoor water activities on the Dream/Dive Dock presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative camping equipment that is suitable for water sports. - **Minimalistic Design:** The Dream/Dive Dock's simple and efficient design offers an opportunity for companies to create affordable, compact and multi-purpose camping platforms. - **Dock Jumping:** The Dream/Dive Dock's platform serves dual purposes as a diving platform and a sleeping area, presenting an opportunity for companies to create more sustainable water-based structures for water enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Equipment:** Companies in the outdoor equipment industry can capitalize on the Dream/Dive Dock's innovative design by creating hybrid camping gear that provides a unique camping experience. - **Water Sports:** Companies in the water sports industry can benefit from the Dream/Dive Dock's design by creating more environmentally-friendly structures that enable water enthusiasts to reconnect with nature. - **Sustainable Tourism:** The Dream/Dive Dock presents an opportunity for the sustainable tourism industry to create a unique vacation experience for its consumers by offering an eco-friendly camping and water sports adventure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Two-Level Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-tent.md) - [Floating Marine Park Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smrket.md) - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Watersport-Minded Concept Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watersport-concept-campers.md) - [Paddleboard Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bajao-cabin.md) - [Floating Bar-Style Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-inflatable-dock-hangout-classic.md) - [Tranquil Suspended Hanging Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardh-architect.md) - [EV Camping Platform Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teraglide-platform-bed.md) - [Compact Shelter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-building.md)