# Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs Pneuhaus' Street Seats are Outdoor Chairs for Protests By Amy Duong | Published 2024-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-seat References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/09/pnehaus-inflatable-outdoor-seating-protests/) & [pneu.haus](https://www.pneu.haus/)  Rhode Island design firm Pneuhaus presents a look at its Street Seats, which are a series of converted outdoor [inflated benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-aero-couch) that can work as self-defense devices. It is meant for potentially dangerous situations when users are out partaking in protests in the US. The studio was recently inspired by confrontations between pro-Palestenian protesters and police on campuses in America to modify the design to offer students protection as well. The studio explains, "We felt compelled to find a way to help protect these students given the failure of their administration. We quickly realized that the techniques used in Street Seats could be adapted to a [smaller modular unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outsiders) that could serve as seating most of the time, but be used as a shield when things escalated. The material is so durable it would take a sharp metal blade to cut, which we hope police are smart enough not to wield in these chaotic situations." Image Credit: Pneuhaus ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Self-defense Design:** Innovative products combining dual functionalities for personal protection and practical use in outdoor settings foster safety and convenience for users. - **Durable Inflatable Technology:** Utilizing advanced materials with high durability, inflatable structures offer versatile applications ranging from seating to protective gear. - **Adaptive Urban Protest Solutions:** Tailoring designs to address specific safety concerns during protests enhances the overall preparedness and resilience of individuals in urban environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Furniture:** The outdoor furniture industry can explore integrating security features into seating solutions for enhanced protection and peace of mind in public spaces. - **Material Science Technology:** Advancements in material science technology present opportunities for developing robust and resistant materials suitable for diverse applications, including self-defense products. - **Event Safety and Security:** The event safety and security industry can leverage innovative designs like inflatable self-defense chairs to enhance crowd management strategies and ensure participant safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Framed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-ps-2026.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Inflatable Adirondack-Style Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-aerorondak-chair.md) - [Automated Inflation Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerogogo-ps1.md) - [Packable Inflatable Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-sofa.md) - [Antitheft Storage Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afford-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Inflatable Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-lounger.md) - [Air-Filled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one-chair.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md)