# Multipurpose Portable Shelters The Famiglia Grande Helps Families on Their Road to Recovery By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famiglia-grande References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/famiglia-grande-shelter-provides-refuge-for-homeless-post-recession/) & [kaceywong](http://www.kaceywong.com) Although I don’t really like the promotional shots for the Famiglia Grande [portable shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cube-tent), I think the concept is pretty ideal. I mean, not only does it provide easy, instant reprieve, it also acts as a [desk and table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1) in addition to a bed. Designed by Kacey Wong, the Famiglia Grande was formed in response to [increasing homelessness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-senior-shelter). Easily transportable via its cart-like design, the Famiglia Grande will help families on their road to recovery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Multipurpose Portable Shelters:** An opportunity for innovation lies in designing portable shelters that have multiple functions, such as acting as a desk and table in addition to a bed. - **Instant Reprieve Solutions:** There is a potential for disruptive innovation in creating instant reprieve solutions that are easy to transport and provide immediate relief for those in need. - **Addressing Homelessness:** Innovative solutions that specifically target and support homeless families can contribute to addressing the issue of homelessness and provide a path to recovery. ### Where This Applies - **Home Goods and Furnishings:** The home goods and furnishings industry can explore opportunities to create multi-functional products that cater to the needs of individuals and families facing housing challenges. - **Emergency Housing and Relief:** The emergency housing and relief industry can leverage innovative designs like the Famiglia Grande to provide effective and efficient solutions for temporarily housing displaced individuals and families. - **Social Services and Non-profit Organizations:** Social services and non-profit organizations can seize the opportunity to collaborate with designers in order to develop practical and versatile solutions that address the needs of homeless families and aid in their recovery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Compactly Cubical Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubical-camping-shelters.md) - [Experimental Shelter Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus.md) - [Pre-Fabricated Compact Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grande-s1.md) - [Technical Expansion Tent Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/23-home.md) - [Consolidated Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-camping-shelter.md) - [Expansive Multipurpose Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-tents.md) - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md)