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Designed by Plufl, the world's first dog bed for humans was inspired by the comfort of the classic dog bed.
But, if you’re thinking that the Plufl is just an oversized dog bed, well, you’re technically right, although according to its creators, University of British Columbia students Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita, it’s also much more than that. Apparently, the Plufl was engineered “to provide the optimal napping experience” and “maximize comfort and foster a sense of security, delivering relief for those who have ADHD, stress, and anxiety-related issues.”
The Plufl has already blown past its funding goal of $25,000 on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform, securing over $155,000 from hundreds of backers. Even though it’s not the cheapest dog bed in the world at $400, the Plufl seems to have quite a lot of fans already.
Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita told Sleepopolis that they came up with the idea for a dog bed for humans while hanging out at a coffee shop in Vancouver called Great Dane Coffee, where they befriended both the owners and their pet Great Dane, Lady. It was apparently seeing Lady lounging in her custom-made bed that made Noah ask himself “Why shouldn’t people have this too?”
Unlike an actual dog bed, the Plufl is allegedly much more comfortable, thanks to the memory foam cushioning and the reinforced edge that allows users to rest their heads on it when they want. They also added straps and included a bag with each Plufl, so that it can be easily stored or transported.
Link: Oddity Central