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Stacked Satchel Workspaces

Maarten De Ceulaer's 'A Desk of Briefcases' is Self-Explanatory

— June 26, 2010 — Art & Design
This quirky art project by Maarten De Ceulaer called 'A Desk of Briefcases' is exactly what the name suggests--a desk entirely created out of old briefcases. The peculiar workspace would be quite ideal for all those people who need a ton of storage space.

'A Desk of Briefcases' is a beautiful work of art that also functions as a normal desk, albeit a little more intricate and intriguing than your standard office design.

Implications - A recent pattern of artistic, yet functional products has swept the planet and captured the imagination of consumers everywhere. Businesses that manage to fabricate purposeful art that has a practical use and aesthetic value will find themselves with an entirely untapped audience to influence.
Trend Themes
1. Functional Art - Businesses that fabricate purposeful art with practical use and aesthetic value have untapped audience and influence opportunities.
2. Quirky Workspaces - The rise of unconventional workspaces like 'A Desk of Briefcases' presents disruptive innovation opportunities for office design and furniture industries.
3. Storage Solutions - The growing need for ample storage space in workspaces creates opportunities for innovative storage solutions in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can tap into the demand for functional art by creating unique and practical pieces for consumers.
2. Office Design - The unconventional workspace trend calls for innovative office design solutions that combine functionality with aesthetics for businesses to explore.
3. Furniture Manufacturing - The demand for quirky workspaces like 'A Desk of Briefcases' creates opportunities for furniture manufacturers to create unconventional and storage-centric designs.
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