# 3-in-1 Furniture in a Box One To Three For Five (Seconds) By Ayman | Published 2008-04-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-to-three-for-five-seconds References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/04/22/square-is-the-new-round/) It seems that "[furniture in a box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moving-box-table)" is the new black in design. It's all about cramming functional designs in a simple unassuming box that saves space when the furniture is not used, and also keeps your place looking less cluttered and more abstract. The key design issue to keep in mind here is that it should be [easy and fast to assemble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songmics-home-toolless-collection) or "de-compress" the pieces. Designer *John Nouanesing* came up with this unique “One To Three For Five (Seconds)” that transforms in five seconds from one box into three pieces of furniture, [two chairs and a table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair). See more recent "things" in a box designs: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Furniture in a Box:** Opportunities for disruption within furniture industry by creating designs that save space and offer easy assembly. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Opportunities for disruption within furniture industry by creating designs that serve multiple purposes. - **Space-saving Designs:** Opportunities for disruption within furniture industry by creating designs that optimize small spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Opportunities for disruption within furniture industry by creating innovative, space-saving designs. - **Home Decor:** Opportunities for disruption within home decor industry by offering innovative, space-saving designs for small living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for disruption within interior design industry by incorporating multi-functional furniture into design plans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-furniture.md) - [Compact Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-collection.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opoo-multifunctional-furniture.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Sliding Grid-Affixed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-to-square.md) - [Multifunctional Park Picnic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-picnic-furniture.md) - [Storage Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks.md)