# Ultra-Slim Auditorium Seating Ziba JumpSeats Increase Lecture Hall Capacities By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziba-jumpseats References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/increase-theater-capacity-with-zibas-folding-seats/) & [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1664357/zibas-folding-seats-help-squeeze-more-people-into-theaters-comfortably#6) Some of the most compelling projects come to be based on sheer need, and these Ziba JumpSeats are a prime example of this. The design firm that conceived them did so because the theater in its new building could not accommodate enough of the bulky conventional drop-down chairs. The solution to the problem is remarkably simple in looks, but it's an example of resourceful and intelligent engineering. The full thickness of the [folded seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat) is an astounding 4 inches, which eliminates up to 70% of the conventional width. This allows more chairs to be placed down the steps of the assembly room and gives people more room to move around. [Plywood slats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1) provide cantilevered support for up to 600 pounds on Ziba JumpSeats, while the clean wood-clad perches sandwich [strong sheet steel cores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamping-chair). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ultra-slim Seating:** The trend towards ultra-slim seating solutions in auditoriums presents opportunities for innovative designs and space optimization. - **Resourceful Engineering:** The use of resourceful and intelligent engineering in auditorium seating design opens up possibilities for creative solutions to space constraints. - **Cantilevered Support:** The trend towards cantilevered support systems in seating design revolutionizes the way weight is distributed and allows for more efficient use of space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the trend towards ultra-slim seating to create innovative designs that maximize space utilization in auditoriums. - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can capitalize on the trend of resourceful engineering to create auditorium seating solutions that optimize space and enhance user experience. - **Event and Conference Services:** The event and conference services industry can benefit from the trend of cantilevered support systems in seating design to improve seating capacity and flexibility in venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Space-Saving Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flex-perch-stool.md) - [Dynamic Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldont-chair.md) - [Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-seating-design.md) - [Strong Geometric Steel Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerothickness-chair.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair.md) - [Kinetic Shell Contemporary Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeph-side-chair.md) - [Monomaterial Aluminum Folded Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md)