A children’s crib and love seat hybrid that emphasizes sustainability through lifecycle.
Many young people today that will be the parents of tomorrow, are conscious consumers who value sustainability and quality in the products and goods that they purchase.
Early Ideations on various baby products.
Cribs are generally large in size and short in product lifecycle. The goal of the Crūv is to extend the lifecycle of the crib by transforming into a loveseat that can be used by the family afterwards.
Approaching the challenges of conversion in regards to components like the arms, walls, mattresses and storage.
Exploring average love seat dimensions and comparing them to the standardized internal measurements of a crib as according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The prototype is constructed from hardboard and wooden strapping.
Upper row: In crib mode
Bottom row: In love seat mode