A mix between the Space Shuttle cockpit and a dentist's chair, this stylish computer desk (if you can call it a desk) from Snowcrash looks more suitable for sleeping than surfing. Don't get me wrong -- I would definitely take one of these Swedish-designed recliners.
Implications - Home offices have grown in number due to the rise of telecommuting and remote work. Home workers and diehard Internet users aren't satisfied to spend their days and nights in a standard office chair. Ergonomically designed seating solutions with built-in storage and perches for computer peripherals and beverages appeal to modern geeks who don't mind splurging on a one-of-a-kind statement workstation that meshes form and function.
Netsurfer Computer Work Station
Netsurfer Computer Work Station
Trend Themes
1. Ergonomic Work Stations - Companies can innovate by creating work stations that prioritize ergonomics and provide built-in storage and peripheral support for remote workers.
2. Home Workspace Design - Current work trends demand the need to innovate home office design solutions that fit the work-from-home or remote work scenarios.
3. Hybrid Seating Solutions - There is an opportunity for companies to create hybrid seating solutions that merge functionality, comfort and style to create one-of-a-kind workstations that mesh form and function.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture designers have an opportunity to create workstations designed for the needs of remote workers with modern ergonomic needs.
2. Office Supplies - Manufacturers of office supplies can create more innovative and ergonomic designs that embrace the modern work trends and appeal to remote workers.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can collaborate with furniture makers to create functional and stylish home office environments that cater towards remote working trends and ergonomic needs.