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This Standing Cardboard Desk Is Portable, Recyclable, And Is Strong Enough To Hold An Adult
A team of designers in New Zealand has created a cardboard table called the “Refold” that they claim is “flexible, foldable, portable, affordable and 100% recyclable.”
The table, designed by Fraser Callaway, Oliver Ward and Matt Innes, can support the weight of an adult, despite weighing only 6.5 kg. It can be folded into a sitting position, a standing position, or a portable portfolio-like form. The standing form is especially important because of relatively recent studies that have exposed just how unhealthy sitting for extended periods of time can be.
Check out their Kickstarter campaign for more information – they include option for U.S. donations as well! Proceeds from some of their donation options will help UNICEF New Zealand create better education opportunities for children in the Pacific Islands.
More info: Kickstarter | bestawards.co.nz (h/t: designboom)
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“We came up with the idea as part of our final design project at university here in New Zealand,” Fraser Calloway told Bored Panda. “It was a small part of a larger project about easing the transition between studying and getting jobs.”
“As for the near future we are currently focused on developing additions to the desk, such as a water proof/splash proof table top.”
“The cardboard is left raw, however, the board grade we use is 7mm thick and very durable.”
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MattRefold 10 years ago
Thanks for the love guys! You can view and support our kickstarter campaign here: refold.co.nz
CrystalJacobs 10 years ago
What an awesome idea! Would love to order - please point me to these clever people! :)
Glynis Lailann 10 years ago
Mobile site office desk. Fantastic, especially when space is at a premium.
Claudia Gibson 10 years ago
Ingenious! Post disaster instant schools & offices. Go for the federal funding, there must be thousands of situations where this would work.
Sharatkumar Chilaka 10 years ago
but this is already present and much cheaper. India Jugaad http://superquicksite.com/productimage.php?imgref=2449
SharatkumarChilaka 10 years ago
but this is already present and much cheaper. India Jugaad http://superquicksite.com/productimage.php?imgref=2449
MohdFaizalRahmat 10 years ago
its impossible to fit every single human's need and desire but, to me this solving certain aspect of problems that i'm facing in my life....
Virginia Lee Hostman 10 years ago
Great idea. One question, are the instructions for assembly in "man speak" or a language other than American English?
scoutdill10 10 years ago
Neat! Very useful way to use the cardboard, but it looks to be a little bulky, and uncomfortable to carry around. And, how durable is it?
MattRefold 10 years ago
Thanks for the love guys! You can view and support our kickstarter campaign here: refold.co.nz
CrystalJacobs 10 years ago
What an awesome idea! Would love to order - please point me to these clever people! :)
Glynis Lailann 10 years ago
Mobile site office desk. Fantastic, especially when space is at a premium.
Claudia Gibson 10 years ago
Ingenious! Post disaster instant schools & offices. Go for the federal funding, there must be thousands of situations where this would work.
Sharatkumar Chilaka 10 years ago
but this is already present and much cheaper. India Jugaad http://superquicksite.com/productimage.php?imgref=2449
SharatkumarChilaka 10 years ago
but this is already present and much cheaper. India Jugaad http://superquicksite.com/productimage.php?imgref=2449
MohdFaizalRahmat 10 years ago
its impossible to fit every single human's need and desire but, to me this solving certain aspect of problems that i'm facing in my life....
Virginia Lee Hostman 10 years ago
Great idea. One question, are the instructions for assembly in "man speak" or a language other than American English?
scoutdill10 10 years ago
Neat! Very useful way to use the cardboard, but it looks to be a little bulky, and uncomfortable to carry around. And, how durable is it?
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