# Product Packaging Furniture The 'TEMP Chair' by Hoyoung Joo Makes Use of Packaging Materials By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temp-chair References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/11/18/the-temp-chair-turns-product-packaging-into-actual-furniture/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The 'TEMP Chair' has been designed by Hoyoung Joo as an [eco-focused seating solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeitraum) that makes use of an unlikely material to change perceptions of what can be used with packaging. The chair is crafted with [sheets of plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair) that would be found on furniture packaging to hold all of the components securely in place during transport. The various sheets are held securely in place using a series of nylon tension straps to ensure a tight, secure design that is also inherently [easy to assemble and disassemble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eilersen). The 'TEMP Chair' observes a potential use for materials that would otherwise be perceived as waste to help rethink what's possible when it comes to raw materials in the retail industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Furniture:** The TEMP Chair showcases the trend of repurposing packaging materials to create eco-friendly furniture. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of plywood from furniture packaging highlights the growing trend of incorporating sustainable materials in innovative designs. - **Minimalist Packaging:** The TEMP Chair challenges traditional packaging methods, showcasing the trend towards minimal, multi-purpose packaging solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The TEMP Chair presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to explore using upcycled materials in their production processes. - **Retail:** The shift towards minimalist packaging, as seen in the TEMP Chair, presents opportunities for retailers to reduce waste and create eco-friendly packaging solutions. - **Product Design:** The TEMP Chair exemplifies the potential for product designers to repurpose materials in innovative ways, opening avenues for sustainable and creative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatpack Single-Piece Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-chair-set.md) - [Stacking Hemp-Made Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-chair.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [Puzzle-Like Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinsmdf.md) - [High-Quality Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagoda-chair.md) - [Flatpack Tool-Free Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nstel-the-chair.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md)