The Dell smart desk blends technology and furniture, and in doing so envisions the workspace of the future. This desk consists of a tabletop LCD and a vertically aligned LCD in front of the user. Touchscreens are available in both screens, with users being able to manipulate objects using their voice or a stylus.
The smart desk was first unveiled at Dell World in Austin and is currently in prototype stage. If commercialized, it is expected to also offer cloud connectivity for easy collaboration.
While the Dell smart desk appears to be ideal for business applications as well as design professionals, it also holds a lot of promise in the spheres of multimedia and leisure computing. One can easily imagine something like this being used in museums, convention centers or even in airport lounges.
Tabletop Touchscreen Desks
The Dell Smart Desk
Trend Themes
1. Tabletop Touchscreen Desks - The future of offices and leisure computing lies in the integration of technology in furniture.
2. Voice and Stylus Manipulation - Touchscreens that can be operated with a voice and stylus opens up new possibilities for hands-free and tactile interaction with devices.
3. Cloud Collaboration - The ability to easily collaborate on the cloud will continue to be a disruptive innovation in the business and design industries.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The integration of technology with furniture is an opportunity for furniture companies to tap into new markets and offer innovative products.
2. Technology - The development of tabletop touchscreen desks like the Dell smart desk is an opportunity for technology companies to innovate in the realm of tactile computing and voice-activated devices.
3. Museums and Convention Centers - Tabletop touchscreen desks could become a common sight in museums, convention centers and other spaces where interactive, hands-on experiences are desirable.