# Low-Tech Convertible Furniture Shiina Kaori's Simple Chair Becomes Comfy Cushion By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiina-kaori-chair References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/comfy-chair-cushions-change-into-a-bedroll-floor-pillow/) & [kaorishiina.it](http://www.kaorishiina.it/) Designer Shiina Kaori presents what should be a staple in every dorm room and starter apartment. Her brightly colored [chair-turned-cushion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-collection-1) is good for sitting, sleeping, and everything in between. The chair isn't super sleek or sexy, it's functional and obviously designed for comfort. The cushion could be [additional seating, or an impromptu bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-capsule) for guests. The color is the cutest part about it—it screams 'buy me!' to any girly college freshman. **Implications** - With the economic recession still in the backs of many consumers' minds, individuals are looking for products that will save them money. [Convertible items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coddle-luke-sleeper-sofa) are perfect for offering a two in one product that will attract this broad consumer base. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convertible Furniture:** Opportunity for creating multi-functional furniture items that cater to consumers looking for cost-saving solutions. - **Dorm Room Essentials:** Chance to develop innovative and practical products specifically tailored for dorm room living. - **Colorful Designs:** Potential to capture the attention of girly college freshman with vibrant and eye-catching furniture designs. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Room for disruptive innovation in creating versatile furniture pieces that can adapt to various living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate convertible furniture trends and vibrant designs into their projects. - **Student Housing Solutions:** Space to develop innovative solutions and products specifically catering to the needs of students living in dorm rooms and starter apartments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comforting Adaptable Sofa Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bird-reincarnation-3way-sofa-bed.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crib-design.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat.md) - [Sleep-Inclusive Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-capsule.md) - [Storage-Attached Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-chair.md) - [Interchangeable Cushion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morfius-modular-furniture.md)