# Funambulist Children's Furniture Flip for Kids Encourages Dynamic Physical Development By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-for-kids References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/45875/) & [flipforkids](http://www.flipforkids.com/flip.html) Few parents in Western society are still raising their children to be the sorts who sit up straight and don't speak unless spoken to. Flip for Kids embraces a more [colorful style of bringing up youngsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-collection), allowing them to move, play and create their own worlds. This unusual abstract object may actually be familiar to you as Marco Hemmerling's [TriWing Chair](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triwing-chairs), but here it has been adapted for safe use by toddlers. Its dimensions have been reduced to a maximum of 70 centimeters, and weighing just 3.4 kilograms, it has been manufactured from a durable foam that boasts a coating of elastic, breathable and hypoallergenic plastic. The Flip for Kids can be oriented vertically in three positions and horizontally in two. It comes in six vivid hues to bring fun into the look of [children's furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dynamic Children's Furniture:** Opportunity for designing furniture that encourages movement and physical development in children. - **Adaptation of Adult Designs:** Opportunity to create child-friendly versions of popular adult furniture designs. - **Colorful and Playful Aesthetics:** Opportunity to incorporate vibrant colors and playful designs into children's furniture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Furniture:** Opportunity for manufacturers to create innovative and interactive furniture specifically designed for children. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate dynamic and engaging furniture options for children's spaces. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to expand their product offerings to include multi-functional furniture for play. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Upholstered Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster.md) - [Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat.md) - [Development Childhood Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-and-chair-set.md) - [Modular Chromatic Child Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidzilla-chair.md) - [Playful Modular Kids Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twiny-sofa-system.md) - [Naturalistic Grass-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flip-chair.md) - [Platful Ergonomic Children's Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-lentala.md) - [Moon-Inspired Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wigiwama.md) - [Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiddie-couch.md)