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Modular Self-Assembled Chairs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Consumers Can Assemble 'SPYNTEX' in Infinite Variations

— November 23, 2016 — Art & Design
SPYNTEX is a modular chair and furniture system that encourages creativity from the people who own it. Like a life-sized, functional set of building blocks, SPYNTEX can be assembled into any type of furniture.

The original plan for SPYNTEX was to create a modular seating unit. However, after working through the system, the designers found that SPYNTEX could be so much more. The system consists of several dozen interlocking slats that can be bent at the joints to fold into almost any shape. The adult version could be a chair, a bench, or a table, for example, while the kids version can be all that plus a variety of toys such as a see-saw.

The durable slats that make up SPYNTEX are smooth yet strong, allowing the furniture to be used both indoors and outdoors.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Furniture - The trend of modular furniture is providing opportunities for consumers to customize and adapt their living spaces according to their needs.
2. Creative Customization - The trend of creative customization is empowering consumers to express their individuality by assembling furniture in unique and personalized ways.
3. Versatile Design - The trend of versatile design is allowing furniture to serve multiple purposes and adapt to different contexts, providing convenience and flexibility for users.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating modular design principles to cater to the evolving preferences of consumers.
2. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can embrace the concept of modular play and create interactive toys that encourage imagination and physical activity.
3. Interior Design - Interior design professionals have an opportunity to leverage modular furniture systems to offer customized solutions to clients, enhancing functionality and aesthetics.
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