This Umbrella Stand Disappears When You Don't Need It - Yanko Design

"You know that metal umbrella stand gathering dust in your entryway? The one that's been repurposed into a catch-all for tennis rackets, dog leashes, and that broken tripod you keep meaning to fix? Yeah, that one. Designer Aishwarya Ajith looked at this universal furniture problem and asked a brilliantly simple question: why do we need a permanent umbrella stand when rain is seasonal?"

"Enter Coilo, an umbrella stand that challenges everything we assume about furniture. It's not a traditional stand at all. Instead, it's a rollable mat that transforms into a temporary umbrella holder only when you actually need it. When the skies clear and your umbrellas are tucked away, Coilo returns to its flat form, practically disappearing from your space entirely. The concept is rooted in what Ajith calls "situational furniture," objects that exist only when needed and remain visually unobtrusive the rest of the time."

"The inspiration came from observing life in compact spaces, particularly in Indian hostels and shared dormitories where every square foot matters. In these environments, people routinely lay out mats on the floor for group discussions and social gatherings. During monsoon season, wet umbrellas demand immediate attention, dripping all over entryways and creating puddles. But once the rain passes, that urgency evaporates. So why should the solution take up permanent real estate?"

Coilo is a rollable umbrella stand that functions as a temporary holder only when needed and flattens away otherwise. The product is a mat made from flexible, water-resistant EVA foam that rolls into a cylindrical form. A simple joint system and buttoning supporting flaps create stability without complex mechanisms. The concept is intended for compact living and shared spaces where floor mats are used and umbrellas can drip during monsoon season. Coilo saves permanent floor space by remaining visually unobtrusive when unused and provides a practical surface to contain water and protect entryways during wet weather.

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