We are seeking innovative design concepts for a luxury home gym set consisting of a fitness bench with integrated storage for two sets of adjustable dumbbells (2.5–20 kg). The design must combine professional workout functionality with living-room-worthy aesthetics, creating a revolutionary home gym solution.
This product will be marketed worldwide as a stylish, all-in-one solution for full-body training at home.
Deliverables
• 3D Design & Renders (high-quality visuals showing the bench in a living room environment).
• Functional Demonstration: Show how dumbbells are integrated and stored.
• Exploded View (optional): To illustrate how parts fit together.
• Material Suggestions: Recommendations for premium but practical materials (wood, metal, upholstery, etc.).
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What We’re Looking For
• A fusion of design & functionality.
• Innovative storage solutions.
• A concept that is beautiful, practical, and ready for prototyping.
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🔥 This is not just a bench – it’s the future of home fitness.
We want to see your creativity in building the perfect blend of gym performance and living room elegance.
Key Requirements
1. Bench Design
• Must support a full range of full-body workouts (chest press, dumbbell row, leg support, shoulder press, etc.).
• Backrest should be adjustable for multiple angles.
• Include supports at the bottom of the bench for proper dumbbell row positioning.
• Solid, stable, and high-quality construction suitable for both fitness beginners and professionals.
2. Dumbbell Integration
• Two sets of adjustable dumbbells (2.5–20 kg).
• Must be beautifully integrated into or under the bench (storage solution).
• Challenge: Make the dumbbells easy to access yet fully hidden when not in use.
3. Design & Aesthetics
• Should look like a luxury piece of furniture – something that fits in the living room without looking like a traditional gym machine.
• Premium, minimalist, and female-friendly design (important for household acceptance).
• Blend of elegance and functionality.
4. Functionality
• Bench + dumbbells = complete home gym solution.
• Must enable users to perform all major exercises for a 20-minute full-body workout.
• Ergonomically designed for comfort and safe use.
5. Overall Vision
• A product that is both furniture and gym equipment.
• Designed with simplicity and user experience in mind.
• Strong enough for professional athletes, but intuitive and attractive for beginners.
• This product will be marketed worldwide with an included professional 20-minute workout program.
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I don’t want a very nice looking product wich is not functional.
The most important thing is longevity / design / dumbell full body workout. Science show that 3 times a week a dumbbell workout can improve longevity and lifespan with years! We want to make the world healthier training at home and not in a gym with lots of people. But working on the body at home, with a full body workout. 3 times a week. Day on day off. Supporting by a fullbody 20 min videos programme of the best fitness professionals in the world.
Deliverable Formats:
• Renderings (.jpg/.png)
• 3D models (.STEP/.IGS/.OBJ)
• (Optional) Exploded view drawings
It’s important you have experience in training / fitness to make the best design of this new home gym. The design must be as bold as, for example, a Dyson vacuum cleaner or B&O speaker.
Preferable it is possible to convert / change the bench into nice furniture. Just to sit on in the living space.
The outer appearance mimics a contemporary storage ottoman, with clean lines, premium upholstery, and neutral finishes to complement living room interiors.
The top seat lifts or slides open, revealing hidden compartments below for neatly storing dumbbells, plates, resistance bands, or other gym accessories.
Structural elements are reinforced with steel and dense foam to ensure the bench supports full-body workouts—including bench presses—without sacrificing comfort as a seat.
Transformation Mechanism
The unit must convert easily: either with a flip-up lid, removable cushions, or discreet fold-out panels, quickly transitioning from sofa to exercise bench.
Adjustable backrests or seat angles can be included for versatile exercise routines, while non-slip feet and robust locking systems ensure stability during workouts.
Upholstery should be durable and easy to clean, with optional color selections to match various interior themes.
Additional Considerations
Dimensions should fit standard ottoman/bench sizes—compact enough for apartments yet long and wide enough for gym exercises.
All mechanisms and weight storage systems must be intuitively operable, safe, and concealed when not in use, maintaining an uncluttered living space.
Materials like natural wood accents, vegan leather, or performance fabrics will help the product feel like high-quality furniture.
Integrated Mobility: The bench must have concealed, heavy-duty wheels that allow it to roll smoothly when needed, while remaining stable during use.
Locking Mechanism: Wheels should feature a reliable locking system to secure the bench in place during workouts or when used as a sofa.
This ensures the product can be repositioned for cleaning, rearranging furniture, or optimizing workout space—adding significant value to small or multifunctional living areas.
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