# Ladder-Like Seats Seung Yong Song Creates Space-Saving Design Solutions By Marica Zottino | Published 2012-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seung-yong-song3 References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/furniture_design/seung_yong_songs_surprising_spin_on_space-saving_furniture_21745.asp) & [seungyongsong](http://www.seungyongsong.com/code/sub_03_002_1.html) In today's crowded society, living spaces are getting smaller and smaller making it more difficult to stock belongings in few squared meters while remaining design-conscious; thankfully, Seung Yong Song is here to solve that problem. Seung Yong Song, a young designer based in Seoul, came up with these brilliant, imaginative design solutions. These chairs stretch towards ceilings, turning into ladders or shelves. You can join a pair of these seats as well, creating a symmetrical look complete with a [functioning shelving unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leandesk). Innovative ideas that look forward by giving a practical and dynamic response to everyday issues are perfect for those who love to live playfully. Be sure to check out Seung Yong Song’s entire portfolio to view other design-conscious, [space-saving furniture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-furniture). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Space-saving Furniture:** Designing multi-functional furniture with ladder-like seats can solve the problem of living spaces getting smaller and requiring more storage. - **Symmetrical Designs:** Creating symmetrical designs with ladder-like seats can provide a stylish and functional shelving unit for small living spaces. - **Imaginative Design Solutions:** Developing imaginative design solutions that address practical and dynamic responses to everyday issues can cater to those who love to live playfully. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can capitalize on the design of ladder-like seats to create multi-functional furniture for people living in small apartments or homes. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate ladder-like seats into their designs to provide more storage options for their clients' small living spaces while maintaining a stylish and symmetrical look. - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement stores can offer ladder-like seats as part of their product line to provide homeowners with practical and dynamic solutions for small living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Storage-Attached Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-chair.md) - [Dynamic Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldont-chair.md) - [Multifunctional Layered Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n15-layered-furniture.md) - [Wooden Twin Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/same-same.md) - [Antitheft Storage Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afford-chair.md) - [Rock Climbing-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cling-stool.md) - [Reimagined Traditional Library Ladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-by-step-ladder.md)