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Transparent Transforming Desks

The Sabine Marcelis Table-Table Discourages Home Workaholics

— November 6, 2011 — Art & Design
It can be hard for a person who works from home to shut off his or her business brain, so when it's time to focus on more personal matters, the Table-Table design is the perfect solution.

This piece of furniture looks like a simple, standard table, but it boasts a unique feature making it a must-have for home offices. The Table-Table features 'smart glass' that allows the transparent surface change opaque at the press of a button.

Created by Dutch design student Sabine Marcelis, the Table-Table sports a slim shelf underneath its glass surface that clears space to work on while effectively hiding papers and such when the day is done. By discouraging workaholic behavior, the Table-Table puts things in perspective, and allows people to focus on what matters.
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Workspaces - The transparent transforming desks like Table-Table cater to the growing trend of flexible workspaces, allowing professionals to switch between work and personal life seamlessly.
2. Smart Furniture - The integration of 'smart glass' in Table-Table showcases the trend of smart furniture, opening up disruptive opportunities for the integration of technology in everyday objects.
3. Work-life Balance - The Table-Table design addresses the growing importance of work-life balance, offering a solution for home office workers to easily transition between work and personal time.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can leverage transparent transforming desks like Table-Table by incorporating similar features into their product lines to cater to the needs of remote workers.
2. Interior Design - Interior design industry professionals can explore the disruptive potential of smart furniture and transparent materials in creating versatile and adaptable home office spaces.
3. Technology - The integration of 'smart glass' in Table-Table highlights opportunities for the technology industry to collaborate with furniture designers for creating innovative and functional home office solutions.
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