# Velcro-Assembled Seating The Keep-it-Together Chair Makes for Compact Packing and Easy Building By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keepittogether-chair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/02/08/kit-and-diy/) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/pieterdauwe/Keep-It-Together-Chair) There is an endearing acronym associated with the Keep-it-Together Chair that fits the piece of furniture quite appropriately. The 'KIT' chair actually comes as a collection of separate components that invites the owner to construct it himself. The box that contains the various armchair parts is the same size as the frame, so all of the pieces stack up for a tight and flatpacked arrangement that reduces shipping costs and cardboard. Once you've removed each angular item, instructions direct you as to their assembly. With strips of strong velcro, all components fit securely together, forming a contemporary geoform furnishing that's surprisingly ergonomic. Pieter Dauwe's Keep-it-Together Chair comes with matching black cushions and has been given high armrest ridges to support your elbows while you read. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Furniture:** The Keep-it-Together Chair showcases the trend of modular furniture, allowing owners to customize and assemble their own pieces. - **Flatpacking:** The compact and flatpacked arrangement of the Keep-it-Together Chair highlights the trend of flatpacking for reduced shipping costs and eco-friendly packaging. - **Velcro Technology:** The use of velcro for easy assembly in the Keep-it-Together Chair highlights the trend of leveraging velcro technology in furniture design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The modular and flatpacked design of the Keep-it-Together Chair presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to offer customizable and space-saving solutions to customers. - **Shipping and Logistics:** The flatpacked arrangement of the Keep-it-Together Chair presents an opportunity for shipping and logistics companies to streamline packaging and reduce shipping costs. - **Textile Industry:** The inclusion of matching black cushions in the Keep-it-Together Chair offers an opportunity for the textile industry to provide complementary and customizable cushion options for modular furniture designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatpack Single-Piece Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-chair-set.md) - [Simple Assembly Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yugan.md) - [Flat-Packed Wooden Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-stool-concept.md) - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md) - [DIY Flatpack Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-stool.md) - [Stackable Flat-Pack Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [Storage-Attached Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-chair.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md)