Homeless people are a serious problem for every government. Providing them with shelter is another problem. However, their welfare cannot be ignored either. So, won’t everyone be happy if there was a solution in sight without stretching the coffers too much? A young Russian designer, Nikolay Suslov, has now popped up with a cheap but innovative bed design that may prove handy for poor homeless people worldwide. Inspired by the chaise lounge and different kind of beach chairs, the cardboard bed is finished with five layers of corrugated carton, processed with waterproof substance, which makes it durable in all seasons. The height of the bed is about 20 centimeters that keep the users on a good height from the wet and cold surface of the earth.
Design Status:
The Disposable Cardboard Bed is a concept design that if it came into production will be a good pick for homeless wanderers.
Usability:
The low price disposable bed is not just handy for the homeless people, but it can also be used as portable seating for viewing open air concerts and on the beach where people often look for a convenient place to lie down. Moreover, the cardboard bed is recyclable that helps in sustaining the environment.
Designer:
Nikolay Suslov is a student designer from Saint Petersburg, Russia. He is studying Industrial Design from Saint Petersburg State Academy of Art And Design.
[Thanks Nikolay]
Comments
This is the best example of turning lemons into lemon-aide hands down. And let’s just hope they dissipate crack pipe heat fast enough.
So the target market is homeless people?
What a about a Hobo Bed for 2? Why are we not servicing Hobo couples???
Make it a little more durable then the single, this one will need to weather some reaaaaal hard conditions!
how much weight can it support??
I like the idea, not just for homeless. also good for temporary shelters from natural disasters.
I think it’s a great idea! They could even sell these things for events where you’d have to sit on the ground. And like tom said for natural disasters.
I think if they are cheap enough government agencies could hand them out to the homeless. I worry about the ones in my neighborhood sleeping on the concrete with nothing under them. Especially when it’s cold and wet.
This is nice design! This can really protect those homeless, but the question is do they have money to afford this? It’s so sad to know that even this little thing some cannot really afford to buy. Payday Loans is trying to help people that in so much need. Click to read more on Payday Loans.