Design student Ashleigh Kennedy's 'Cilla' is a piece of multi-functional Millennial furniture that functions as a storage piece, a table, a laptop stand and a clothing drying rack.
The Cilla consists of a CNC routed pine bowl, bent steel legs and a sliding 3D-printed cover. The bowl sits perfectly on the legs of the table and can be lifted to move around the house. The bowl is comprised of three compartments that can be covered or revealed by the sliding cover. When the bowl is not placed on the legs, the steel legs can function as a clothing drying rack or be collapsed for more compact storage.
Multi-functional Millennial furniture piece allows young people living in smaller urban spaces to make the most of their money and space. Multipurpose furniture that looks great and works hard will be a better fit for future generations than options that take up a lot of precious space and perform limited functions.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Multi-functional Furniture
- Designing furniture that solves multiple problems and serves multiple needs is a trend that can lead to innovative products to target millennials.
- Space Optimization
- Designing furniture that takes up minimal space but provides maximum functionality and storage solutions could be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
- Flexible Living
- Creating furniture with adjustability, mobility and versatility is a growing trend that will likely lead to innovation for future generations who see flexible living as a value.
Where This Applies
- Furniture
- The furniture industry can leverage the trends to create innovative, multipurpose furniture products for millennials who desire both functionality and style.
- Urban Living
- The urban living industry needs to adapt to the needs and preferences of young people living in small spaces who seek space optimization solutions through multipurpose furniture.
- 3D Printing
- The 3D printing industry can utilize the trend to produce customized multi-functional furniture pieces that align with the needs and preferences of millennials.
