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Pyramidal Step Ladders

The 'Triangle Step Ladder' Brings Style to a Utilitarian Tool

— July 21, 2016 — Art & Design
Step ladders usually place functionality and pragmatism far ahead of style, but for design-savvy consumers who often need a step up, be it to grab a book, a kitchen implement, or anything else, there's the 'Triangle Step Ladder.' The chic tool is the product of Rhode Island School of Design graduate Jeeyoung Yang.

Some products that boast form over function are no better than the ones that prioritize function over form, so wholly preoccupied with style that utility gets abandoned. Not so with the Triangle Step Ladder. While fulfilling its primary purpose of, well, being a step ladder, the Triangle Step Ladder's back leg, which forms a stable pyramid while in use, fold inwards so that the product can easily and unassumingly be hung up on a wall, thus becoming a cute piece of decor.
Trend Themes
1. Stylish Utility Tools - The rise of consumer demand for tools that combine functionality with stylish design, creating opportunities for innovative product development.
2. Space-saving Solutions - The need for compact and easily storable products that can be hung on walls, opening up potential for disruptive innovations in various industries.
3. Form-meets-function Design - The trend of creating products that seamlessly blend practicality with aesthetic appeal, driving the exploration of new design possibilities.
Industry Implications
1. Home Improvement - The home improvement industry can capitalize on the demand for stylish utility tools by creating innovative step ladders that combine functionality with modern design elements.
2. Furniture and Decor - The furniture and decor industry can explore space-saving solutions by developing decorative wall-hanging products that serve a practical purpose, like the Triangle Step Ladder.
3. Product Design - The product design industry has an opportunity to push the boundaries of form-meets-function design by creating unique and multi-functional tools that act as both practical objects and decorative pieces.
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