# Space-Saving Inflatable Bathtubs This Tub Was Designed to Accommodate Growing Populations By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-bathtubs References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/07/04/shower-to-tub-in-seconds/) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/inflatable-bathtub/) These inflatable bathtubs were designed in response to rapid population growth and the resulting demand for [smaller living spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon). Designed by Zhou Peng, Dai Chang Fu and Liu Shu Fu, these tubs are both creative and functional. The inflatable tub is attached to a bathroom wall and can be pushed into place when it is not needed or when the owner would like to take a shower. When looking to take a bath, the owner simply presses a button that allows the unit to expand to the size of a [normal bathtub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub). These [inflatable tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueror-inflatable) ensure that the homeowner has all the amenities that a standard bathroom has and they are perfect for micro-homes in which optimizing space is essential. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inflatable Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop inflatable furniture solutions that maximize space utilization in small living environments. - **Smart Home Bathrooms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create intelligent bathroom systems that can transform and adapt to different needs and preferences, such as inflatable bathtubs. - **Space-saving Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent compact and flexible products that can be easily stored or transformed to optimize space in micro-homes or apartments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate inflatable technology into furniture production to cater to the growing demand for space-saving solutions. - **Home Improvement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative bathroom fixtures and accessories that can adapt to changing space requirements and consumer preferences. - **Real Estate Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and build smart homes or micro-homes with space-saving features like inflatable bathtubs to meet the needs of urban dwellers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Malleable Removable Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtope.md) - [Automated Relaxation Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bathtub.md) - [Flatpack Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-washing-machine.md) - [Inflatable Portable Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpot.md) - [Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-starck-box.md) - [Inflatable Cold Plunge Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plunge-evolve-series.md) - [Portable Cold Plunge Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-plunge-tub.md) - [Accordion-Style Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-ac.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md)