In their bid to appeal to the MZ generation—the pairing of Millennials and Generation Z—LG and KOREA DESIGN MEMBERSHIP PLUS, a team of Chaewon Lee, Chan woo Park, Jungwon Lee, Da-yeon Choi, pushed the boundaries of multi-functional furniture design. Dubbed PRISOOM, the piece is a versatile mobile serving table that seeks to meet the needs of guests when the owner is hosting a house party.
PRISOOM features a lid-like structure that serves as a lamp, providing various colors to create different moods. It also includes a ring light for illuminating items in the storage unit below. The multi-functional furniture piece also includes a smartly installed mobile speaker. The table has handles at a convenient height for easy serving and movement. The cables for the light and speaker pass through a wheel, allowing flexibility in positioning.
Image Credit: LG and KOREA DESIGN MEMBERSHIP PLUS
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Multi-functional Furniture Design
- The rise of multi-functional furniture design opens up opportunities for companies to create innovative and versatile pieces that meet the needs of modern consumers.
- Smart Furniture Integration
- Integrating smart technology into furniture, such as speakers and lighting, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies looking to cater to tech-savvy consumers.
- Mobile Serving Tables
- The popularity of mobile serving tables, like PRISOOM, highlights the demand for portable and convenient furniture options for hosting events and house parties.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Design
- The furniture design industry can tap into the trend of multi-functionality to create innovative and practical pieces that cater to a wide range of consumer needs.
- Home Decor and Accessories
- The home decor and accessories industry can explore the integration of smart technology in furniture to offer consumers stylish and functional pieces that enhance their living spaces.
- Event Planning and Hosting
- The event planning and hosting industry can incorporate mobile serving tables and other versatile furniture options to provide a seamless and convenient experience for party hosts and guests.
