As society continues to face more natural disasters in wake of climate change, the Mamoris Earthquake Helmet Chair functions as a hybrid piece of furniture that also protects users in case of an earthquake or other natural disaster. The chair was designed by Kota Nezu of Znug Design and its name – Mamoris – comes from the Japanese words for "protect" (mamoru) and "chair" (is).
The chair boasts a protective helmet that's been integrated into the back and bottom of the chair. In case of emergencies, the user can press the dial to allow the seat to detach from the chair and quickly don the element when and if a natural or man-made disaster strikes.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Hybrid Disaster-protecting Furniture
- Furniture that doubles as protection during natural disasters presents a disruptive opportunity for the furniture industry.
- Integrated Protective Gear
- Integrating protective gear into everyday products provides a disruptive opportunity for the safety gear industry.
- Sustainable Disaster Protection
- Sustainability-focused disaster protection products present a disruptive opportunity for the eco-friendly market.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Industry
- Developing hybrid furniture that is designed for disaster protection is an opportunity for the furniture industry.
- Safety Gear Industry
- Developing protective gear that can be integrated into everyday products is an opportunity for the safety gear industry.
- Eco-friendly Industry
- Developing disaster protection products with sustainability in mind is an opportunity for the eco-friendly industry.
