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Convertible Literacy Cocoons

The Nautilus Bookshelf Goes from a Reading Den to a Room Divider

— May 14, 2011 — Art & Design
Designer Alicia Bastian has designed a bookshelf perfect for those who just can't seem to find a quiet place to read at home. The Nautilus Boookshelf is a modular bookshelf that can be used either as a room divider or as a quiet reading cocoon.

The uniquely sloped and spiraled design of the Nautilus Bookshelf "represents the growth of the reader’s age as well as the knowledge the reader will obtain over time in their pursuit of lifelong learning," according to Bastian. Deep stuff right there.

The feature I like most about the Nautilus Bookshelf has to the fact that it can instantly go from being a cocoon of literacy to a room divider. I am all for multifunctional furniture, especially when it encourages reading. Check out the Nautilus Bookshelf here.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Furniture - The Nautilus Bookshelf demonstrates the trend of modular furniture that can be easily transformed for different purposes.
2. Multifunctional Design - The Nautilus Bookshelf exemplifies the trend of furniture that serves multiple purposes, such as being a room divider and a reading cocoon.
3. Lifelong Learning - The Nautilus Bookshelf taps into the trend of promoting lifelong learning and creating spaces conducive to reading and personal growth.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can explore innovative designs like the Nautilus Bookshelf to provide multifunctional and space-saving solutions.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate modular furniture concepts like the Nautilus Bookshelf to create versatile and customizable living spaces.
3. Education - The education industry can embrace furniture designs that encourage reading and provide quiet spaces for students to study, like the Nautilus Bookshelf.
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