# Contemporary Portable Car Chairs The Took is a Portable Chair for Roadside Breaks By Amy Duong | Published 2026-07-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-took References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/tonynam)  The Took is a [portable chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair) for roadside breaks designed to support car-based outdoor activities with components made from [recycled automotive materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair). Created by Jimin Nam, Donggwan Heo, and 민석 김, the concept repurposes discarded airbags and seatbelts into a seating surface that gives the materials a second function after a vehicle reaches the end of its life. The chair stores inside a compact carrying case with a strap handle and unfolds using a one-touch hinge mechanism, allowing users to set it up quickly for short stops, scenic viewpoints, or outdoor rest during everyday drives and road trips. The concept is accompanied by a digital driving interface called "Play Your Drive," which visualizes driving behavior and energy recovery through animated graphics to encourage more efficient vehicle operation. Took also includes accessories such as a multifunctional carabiner key holder that complements its mobility-focused ecosystem. Image Credit: Jimin Nam, Donggwan Heo, and ?? ? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 84% - 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recycled Automotive Gear:** Discarded airbags, seatbelts, and other end-of-life vehicle materials are gaining new value as durable consumer products for mobility-adjacent lifestyles. - **Roadside Micro-comfort:** Compact seating and rest products are redefining short driving breaks as convenient moments for comfort, scenery, and outdoor leisure. - **Gamified Eco-driving:** Animated interfaces that visualize energy recovery and driving behavior create new pathways for making sustainable vehicle use more engaging. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Accessories:** Portable products tied to driving routines broaden the role of car accessories beyond utility into comfort, sustainability, and lifestyle integration. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Lightweight roadside-ready equipment expands outdoor recreation to everyday drives, scenic stops, and spontaneous travel experiences. - **Sustainable Materials:** Upcycled vehicle components represent a material innovation space where waste streams can become branded, functional consumer goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nor-casa.md) - [Rolling Robotic Back Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboroll-l1.md) - [Retro Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinka-ilori-x-dunelm.md) - [Sculptural Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f300.md) - [Debut Premium Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drakong-the-challenger.md) - [Vibrant Work Lounge Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothepoint.md) - [Elephant-Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loxo-chair.md) - [Stackable Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adinne-chair.md) - [3D-Printed Chair Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-chair.md)