Adding a pop of color to street seating, Tulpi is a Dutch design company that has created a tulip-inspired street chair. Unfolding as a if flower in bloom, the Tulpi street chair is a clever way to increase urban accessibility and adds a sense of playfulness that is sure to inspire feelings of well-being.
The clever design aspect that stands out with the Tulpi is that just like a real tulip, the street seating closes up a night, while it also turns 360-degrees. The fold-up feature ensures that the colorful seats don't collect dirt, waste or rainwater.
Tulpi has also developed a tulip-shaped public garbage bin that is animal-proof in addition to being a refreshing site.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Floral Street Seating
- Designing street chairs inspired by flowers provides an opportunity to add color and playfulness to urban spaces while increasing accessibility.
- 360-degree Street Seating
- Creating street chairs that turn 360-degrees to face any direction could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for urban accessibility.
- Foldable Street Seating
- Designing street chairs that fold up at night to prevent dirt and waste collection provides an opportunity for more hygienic and low-maintenance urban spaces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Urban Design
- Creating innovative and playful street seating designs like Tulpi's tulip-inspired chairs and garbage bins could disrupt traditional urban design expectations.
- Public Spaces
- Designing street chairs and garbage bins that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing can disrupt the public space industry by providing solutions for both practical and emotional needs.
- Sustainable Design
- Tulpi's street chairs and garbage bins provide an example of sustainable design by preventing waste accumulation and introducing fresh elements to urban spaces.
