# Coefficient Design Office spaces physically adapt to the more social Millennial workforce. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Jan 9, 2017 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/coefficient-design ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.0/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Coefficient Design trend? **Coefficient Design:** With the increase of Millennials entering the workforce, modern offices are physically changing to accommodate a new generation of collaborative and socially oriented employees. The future of office culture depends on the adaptability of its physical space, where promoting a more participatory design aesthetic, including tech-infused elements that encourage open communication, will serve to improve overall employee satisfaction and productivity. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: May 17 to Dec 29, 2016 - Published: Jan 9, 2017 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Coefficient Design trend ### Collaborative Office Spaces As millennials enter the workforce, there is an increased need for physically adaptability of office spaces for collaborative and socially oriented employees. ### Customizable Flexible Office Layouts Offices are creating bespoke furniture for moveable and versatile workspace layouts, catering to open concept work environments. ### Integrated Working and Break Spaces Designers are creating open concept offices in which traditional break rooms are integrated into the office layout to encourage interaction and collaboration. ## What the Coefficient Design trend means for industry ### For Real Estate Real estate professionals can create and design flexible and collaborative office spaces for businesses looking for adaptable environments. ### For Office Furniture Manufacturing This industry can produce bespoke and movable furniture that can be used flexibly in customizable open concept office space layouts. ### For Interior Design Interior designers have opportunities to integrate break rooms with work areas to create open concept offices that encourage interaction and productivity. ## Workshop question Beyond office design, what steps could you take to create a more collaborative workplace? ## Trend signals for Coefficient Design Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 81%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 61% - Activity: 81% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Coefficient Design trend 7 featured examples from May 17 to Dec 29, 2016. - [Luxurious Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fosbury-sons): Fosbury & Sons is Reimagining Communal Workspaces in Antwerp (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The demand for luxurious co-working spaces can bring a disruptive innovation opportunity in real estate by creating new business models and redefining the concept of office spaces. - [Connected Communication Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-system): 'A Play of Dependencies' Is an Light System That Links Coworkers (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The office furniture and decor industry can explore disruptive innovation by developing customizable and interconnected products that foster collaboration and engagement in the wo… - [Integrated Office Lunch Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snohetta-office): The Snøhetta Office Combines Its Lunchroom with Working Space (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects can explore innovative office designs combining dining and work space to create more efficient and engaging environments. - [Inspiration-Evoking Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-technologies): 'Trading Technologies' Boasts a Large, Productive Work Environment (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovating office spaces for software companies that boost employee creativity and productivity. - [Entrepreneur-Supporting Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coworking-office): The Brand Assembly Coworking Office Provides Access to Key Tools (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The fashion industry can benefit from coworking offices like Brand Assembly that provide entrepreneurs and startups with the facilities and resources they need to succeed. - [Communication-Focused Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nefa-architects): This Exposed Brick Office Space Was Designed by Nefa Architects (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Creating communication-focused offices for news agencies and journalism organizations. - [Customizable Open Office Layouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-office): The McCann Worldgroup Accommodates a Variety of Layout Setups (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture companies could innovate by designing customizable pieces that meet the ever-changing needs of the modern office space. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)