Gabreil Emilio Portela designs the Yugan chair that highlights a minimal design language and encourages owners to assemble themselves. It is a wooden design that is RTA, arriving as a flat-packed product as it takes up less space during transit. The Yugan is a simple design that only requires owners to fit pieces together into holes relying on a fusion of physics and architectural design concepts.
Notably, it also considers small spaces dur to its distinctive structure -- it does not have a straight edge or surface at all. Every part of the chair has soft curves that are attractive to the eye and also takes up less space than a fully assembled chair. The curved shape allows it to work as a dining chair or a bench by mixing up the parts.
Image Credit: Gabriel Emilio Portela
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Flat-pack Furniture
- Businesses can innovate by using flat-pack designs and low-cost materials to reduce manufacturing, shipping, and storage costs while maintaining quality.
- User-assembled Furniture
- Assembling furniture by the user may become a growing trend, providing a unique experience for the users and reducing costs for the manufacturers.
- Space-saving Furniture
- Businesses can focus on designing furniture that takes up less space while still providing comfort and functionality, especially suited for consumers living in smaller houses or apartments.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture
- Flat-pack, user-assembled, and space-saving furniture can disrupt the traditional furniture industry and appeal to consumers who value affordability, design aesthetics, and convenience.
- Home Goods
- Home goods companies can leverage flat-pack, user-assembled, and space-saving furniture designs to expand their product lines and meet changing consumer preferences.
- E-commerce
- E-commerce platforms that can offer customization, user-friendly assembly instructions, and quick delivery or pickup options for furniture can provide customers with a tailored shopping experience and boost customer loyalty.
