A platform can be your own personal hiding place. There are times when a person is tasked with standing up and giving a presentation by using a platform. Platforms usually come with an open space at the back for storing things. This space will allow you to create your own hiding place.
While most platforms are hollow and the front is for display to the audience, this adds an advantage to the speaker. On the side where the speaker stands, there is space for personal items to be placed for storing. It could be items needed for the presentation or just personal items that will not fit into a pocket. If the items are needed during the presentation, the speaker can easily reach them without leaving the platform or interrupting the presentation.
While platforms come in different variations, some of them sit on the floor and are larger, others are smaller and need a base to make them high enough for the speaker. The taller ones usually cover the front of the presenter and offer shelves for hiding items. The smaller ones needing a base are more limited on storage space.
With the need of personal items like purses, keys or cell phones being available to the presenter, he can hide them in the platform for retrieval later. This allows them not to be seen by the audience. While there is also a presenting type platform that sits on top of something like a counter or desk, it also will provide space for hiding things.
While platforms are used for presenting, small theatre groups make small stages out of platforms as well. They are able to present the play while using their stage platform for hiding props. The back of the stage platform is open and stage hands are able to store props for scenes easily without disturbing the actors or audience. Since the hiding place is close to the stage, it saves on work as well.
So knowing that a platform can be your own personal hiding place helps in many situations. Regardless if the platform is standing or free form for a presentation a speaker is able to use the open space for storage. Also when a platform is used in theatre, it can help store props for different scenes to help the cast perform flawlessly.
A platfrom and storage can be a getaway where you can enjoy lounging, talking on the phone or sleeping. A platform and storage bed makes excellent use of space in a small bedroom.
