Whether youre a cat lover or not, you have probably noticed or heard about how cats are just drawn to boxes. The usual reason given is one of security and comfort, a place where they can observe their prey, often anything that moves, without being obvious. Its also just fun to play in it, like how human kids seem to have a knack for jumping on bouncy beds, much to their parents stress.Despite their utilitarian design and spartan appearance, those same cardboard boxes spark different emotions in humans. They are often associated with opening packages, which sometimes bring joy and create memories. So why preserve those moments for posterity with a piece of furniture that evokes such emotions as well? After all, no one said that enjoying boxes is for felines only.Designers: Julia Kononenko, Artem Kravchenko (Kononenko ID)Perhaps the last thing youd expect to serve as inspiration for a comfy chair would be a box. Truth be told, the rough surface and sometimes sharp edges are hardly enjoyable unless youre a cat. But what if you only needed to mimic the appearance of that stereotypical box and inject the things that give humans comfort and joy?Thats what the BOX Armchair conceptual design tries to accomplish, embracing the form of a cardboard box and wrapping it with comfy cushions. In addition to its rather unconventional shape for a chair, its design quickly reminds one of those large packing boxes, even if using a different hue. It immediately brings up memories perhaps of opening surprise gifts or maybe unpacking in a new home, almost always a joyful experience worth remembering.Theres also a touch of unexpected functionality located in those side and back flaps. Open them out to have more room inside the chair, or fold them in to have a snugger sitting experience. The front flap, on the other hand, can be a footrest when reclining backward for a relaxing moment.BOX doesnt have advanced functions or hidden features; what you see is what you get. Its whimsical design, however, is enough to capture anyones attention, and its soft cushions provide a tempting haven for any weary body. You might end up just wanting to sink in or curl up inside this box-like armchair, just like your feline friend.The post Cushy box-inspired armchair concept could bring out your inner cat first appeared on Yanko Design.