In Nike's 'The Nature of Motion' show, designer Bertjan Pot created seating pods that were made from cars and inspired by Nike's shoe designs.
The resting pods come in multiple sizes and colors, making them perfect seating options for adults, infants and everyone in between. The seating pods were designed by first using the inner tubes of wheels from different vehicles and then weaving covers for the seats. The weaving technique was inspired by Nike's use of the same technique to "knit uppers for sports shoes in one piece."
The fact that the designer created a resting area in an installation and also integrated it so that it flowed with the rest of the Nike displays made these seating pods both artistic and utilitarian.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Seating Pods
- Creating seating pods inspired by shoe designs presents an opportunity for innovative and unique seating solutions.
- Weaving Technique
- Applying Nike's knitting technique to create woven seat covers opens doors for new materials and design possibilities.
- Multifunctional Design
- Designing seating pods that cater to all age groups provides opportunities for versatile and inclusive furniture solutions.
Where This Applies
- Furniture
- The furniture industry can leverage shoe-inspired seating pods to offer innovative and eye-catching seating options for homes, offices, and public spaces.
- Automotive
- The automotive industry can explore new uses for discarded inner tubes and collaborate with designers to create eco-friendly seating solutions using upcycled materials.
- Sporting Goods
- The sporting goods industry can incorporate the weaving technique used in shoe-inspired seating pods to enhance the performance and aesthetics of athletic equipment and apparel.
