# Stackable Locker Seating Inside Out Supports the Social Scene of Student Storage Areas By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-out-system References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Inside-Out/2964741) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/alexandreavranches) Locker bays and hallways in high schools are seldom designed sufficiently for the gatherings that occur amongst students. The Inside Out system, alternatively, does not rely on an arrangement of [fixed compartments to line the walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbox-modular-shelving), but rather encourages users to reorganize pairs of bolted cubbies into either stacked storage systems or [relaxed seating areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla-seating-system). Each set of two irregularly shaped lockers is surrounded in a metal frame that extends to support an obtuse L-shaped seat and backrest. The metal cabinets act essentially as the bulk below the sitter. But the lounge-optimized orientation of these objects is not necessary, for in close-packed spaces they can be stacked into towers, alternatingly upside-down for more compact storage. Alexandre Avranches and Abigail Potie's Inside Out system is great for schools and staff rooms to foster a sense of community and shed the typical sense of sterility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Furniture:** Inside Out's stackable lockers reveal an opportunity to develop more modular, reconfigurable furniture designs. - **Social-optimized Spaces:** Inside Out's locker seating system exemplifies the opportunity to create social spaces that complement traditional uses of classrooms or hallways. - **Multi-functional Storage:** Inside Out's locker seating system highlights a trend towards multi-functional storage solutions in small, shared spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** Inside Out's locker seating system presents an opportunity for education-focused furniture manufacturers to develop designs that facilitate social learning. - **Office Furniture:** Inside Out's adaptable storage and seating unit concept has potential application in creating multi-purpose seating solutions in small office spaces. - **Hospitality:** Inside Out's modular-style lockers could be used in multi-use hospitality industry spaces such as lobbies and shared work areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dedicated Student Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-furniture-design.md) - [Shape-Shifting Classroom Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eduba.md) - [Antitheft Storage Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afford-chair.md) - [Colorful Modular Storage Sysem](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-center-storage.md) - [Bench Wall Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubicle.md) - [Adaptable Organizer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-square-organizer.md) - [Mobile Seat-Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-mobile-unit.md) - [Stackable Screw-Free Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stack-chair.md) - [Dual-Sided Storage Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-stool-system.md)