# Device-Focused Design Work life is aided with furniture designed for those in the digital field. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Jul 15, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/devicefocused-design ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Device-Focused Design trend? **Device-Focused Design:** Consumers working in the digital space are spending more time at work than ever, which is being supported with furniture designs that specifically target those using smart devices. This design aesthetic bolsters a stronger connection between consumers and their gadgets, speaking to the importance of tech integration into everyday life. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 13 to May 17, 2014 - Published: Jul 15, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Device-Focused Design trend ### Smart Device-Focused Furniture Furniture designs that specifically target those using smart devices to integrate tech into everyday life. ### Tidy Minimalist Desks for Tech Overload Practical and stylish desks with concealed cable management and docking for phones, tablets, and headphones. ### Naturalistic Work Desks Designs with rocky surface, nooks, slots, and drawers for tech devices that provide a perfect landscape for work. ## What the Device-Focused Design trend means for industry ### For Furniture Manufacturing Relate to the furniture industry, specifically afocusing on minimalist design, naturalistic textures, and tech integration. ### For Technology Designs shaped around technology, practicality, charging solutions, and overall tech-focused furniture. ### For Commercial Space Management Design solutions to meet the needs of individuals in various commercial workspaces that cater to different projects. ## Trend signals for Device-Focused Design Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 66%, activity 91%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 66% - Activity: 91% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Device-Focused Design trend 5 featured examples from Mar 13 to May 17, 2014. - [Tidy Minimalist Tech Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-desk): The 01 Desk by Artifox is a Stunning Tech Desk for All Your Devices (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture companies can design and produce tech desks that integrate with the latest mobile technology. - [Tech-Integrated Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slatepro): The SlatePro is Perfect for Keeping All Your Tech Neat and Tidy (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture companies can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunity that tech-integrated desks offer to cater to the ever-growing tech-savvy consumer base. - [Fashionably Smart Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-furniture): The Clique Editions Mixes Household Materials with Electronics (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Technology can be an untapped market in traditional furniture design - [Naturalistic Work Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-design): Tom Schuster's Desk Design Has a Rocky Surface That Holds Tech Gadgets (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The office furniture industry can utilize naturalistic design elements and 3D design software to create furniture that enhances productivity and incorporates storage solutions for… - [Cabinet-Equipped Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coworker-table): The Co-Worker Table by Tobias Lugmeier is Easily Moved Around the Room (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovate customizable workplace furniture designs that provide flexible storage solutions ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)