# Public Seat That's Always Dry The Rolling Bench By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-02-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-furniture-loves-the-environment-bench-has-roll-top References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/01/31/the-dry-side/) Those beautiful spring days are just around the corner. The kind of day where a spring shower makes everything fresh, and you want to be outside. As much as you'll enjoy strolls in the park, you don't really want a wet bum from sitting on a bench. If you find yourself in this situation, you'll wish your park had [The Rolling Bench](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/01/31/the-dry-side). It has a mechanism to let users turn a crank to rotate the paneling on the seat so ensure there's always a dry spot to sit. Brilliant! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rotating Seat Panels:** Opportunity for designing furniture or products with rotating panels to provide adjustable comfort and convenience. - **Weather-resistant Outdoor Furniture:** Innovative designs for outdoor seating that can withstand various weather conditions, enhancing user experience and comfort. - **Mechanical Solutions for Daily Comfort:** Exploring the use of mechanical mechanisms in everyday objects to improve functionality and user satisfaction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Creating innovative furniture solutions that enhance user comfort and accommodate changing environmental conditions. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Developing innovative products and experiences for outdoor enthusiasts to enhance enjoyment and usability in various weather conditions. - **Mechanical Engineering:** Applying mechanical engineering principles in creative ways to design products that provide enhanced functionality and user satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Bold Motion Bench Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelbench-krllermller-edition.md) - [Rainproof Wheelchair Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobidry.md) - [Adaptable Outdoor Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monom-seater-concept.md) - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Kinetic Musical Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-bench.md) - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md) - [Dual-Seated Plate Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further.md) - [Multifunctional Park Picnic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-picnic-furniture.md)