Minimalist Furniture

Often people living in small apartments use plastic carrying boxes like the one in this picture to transport their belongings. They can be used for transportation or storage, but they often take up space when they are not in use. This photo is an example of how they may be used as furniture when space is limited.

The team attempted to design a product that would function like a nightstand or a bookshelf as well as a carrying container and make it look nicer than the example here.

Our first prototype used plywood and 3D printed hinges to convert the box lid into shelves. The bottom shelf would not stay in place in the shelf configuration.