Paper is the last material that you’d expect to see made into a durable couch, but the Blow Sofa blasts that idea out of the water with its inflatable, 100% recycled paper design. Constructed from heavy-duty recycled paper dunnage bags that can support hundreds of pounds, this funky sofa is easy to transport when flat and simple to inflate. So whether you’re looking to add some character to your living space, or for cool, on-the-go seating for picnics, festivals and the like, here’s one cool solution sure to make heads turn. And while the couch can’t be washed, you can still cover up any stains or spill with pens or markers – phew!

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These days, many of us do double or even triple duty as professionals, parents and students – shouldn’t our furniture do the same? Well that’s what industrial designer Davide Tonizzo was thinking when he came up with Gig, smart piece of transforming furniture that can be set up as a chair and ottomon, two ottomans, a chaise lounge or even a bed. “As the world becomes more urbanized and energy-efficient, spaces will become compact. As interiors get smaller, furniture has to get smarter. Gig allows a small room to be used in different ways,” explains Tonizzo of his design, and we couldn’t agree more. Check out the (slightly wacky) video of Gig in action here.

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