# Personalized Emergency Shelters Disaster Preparedness Gets Chic With Kelvin Yong's Metaplate By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-08-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelvin-yong-metaplate References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/metaplate-disaster-shelter-modifies-for-different-purposes/) & [yongszeyuenkelvin](http://www.yongszeyuenkelvin.com/) Singapore-based designer Kelvin Yong's Metaplate is a [customizable emergency shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anduhyaun-emergency-shelter) that was created in response to the natural disasters constantly rocking our world. The container is adaptable to different needs, made from resin-filled cardboard, and sturdy enough to withstand a variety of disaster-related conditions. While it would be nice to see proof that the [modular unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house) could stay viable for long-term use, the design of Kelvin Yong's Metaplate is agreeable. The bold orange color makes it both easy to spot in, say, a tropical storm, and cuter than a [traditional tent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus) at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized Emergency Shelters:** The trend of customizable emergency shelters presents an opportunity to create disruptive innovations that blend aesthetics and functionality for disaster preparedness. - **Modular Emergency Structures:** The trend of modular emergency structures presents an opportunity to develop innovative designs that can be quickly assembled and adapted to suit different needs during natural disasters. - **Sustainability in Emergency Shelter Design:** The trend of incorporating sustainable materials and practices into emergency shelter design presents an opportunity to create eco-friendly solutions that can withstand disaster-related conditions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore the trend of customizable and modular emergency shelters to create innovative disaster-resilient structures that prioritize both functionality and design. - **Material Science:** The material science industry can play a role in the trend of creating sustainable emergency shelters by developing eco-friendly materials that can withstand disaster-related conditions. - **Humanitarian Aid:** The humanitarian aid industry can incorporate the trend of personalized emergency shelters by providing tailor-made solutions that are culturally appropriate and meet the specific needs of affected communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Typhoon-Resilient Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-wing.md) - [Disaster-Ready Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-homes.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Pop-Up Emergency Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-nova-bothy-bag.md) - [Experimental Shelter Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus.md) - [Compactly Cubical Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubical-camping-shelters.md)