# Intelligent Workspace Office tech evolves to offer consumers smart furniture options. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published May 21, 2015 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/intelligent-workspace ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 11 ## What is the Intelligent Workspace trend? **Intelligent Workspace:** As technology evolves and homes become smarter, offices do as well. Consumers are turning to smart furniture and office accessories to ensure ergonomic quality, productivity and efficiency in the workplace. This shift not only reveals a desire for efficacy in all aspects of consumers' lives, but also supports the move towards more connected physical spaces. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 11 featured examples - Articles from: May 30, 2014 to Aug 4, 2017 - Published: May 21, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Intelligent Workspace trend ### Smart Furniture The emergence of smart furniture points to the growing demand for efficient and technologically advanced solutions for all aspects of our lives, from home to work. ### Office IoT The Internet of Things has reached the office space, offering workers and managers a range of possibilities for improving efficiency and productivity. ### Activity Tracking Wearable and furniture sensors have made it easier to track workers' activities throughout the day, providing insight and the opportunity for targeted improvements. ## What the Intelligent Workspace trend means for industry ### For Office Furniture The office furniture industry has the opportunity to incorporate more technology and IoT integration, such as smart furniture and activity-tracking sensors. ### For Workspace Design Workspace designers can use emerging trends like smart furniture and space-monitoring sensors to create more ergonomic, efficient, and connected workspaces. ### For IoT Technology IoT technology companies can look to expand into the office space, providing solutions for activity-tracking wearables, space-monitoring sensors, and more. ## Workshop question How are you creating an environment of productivity and connectivity within your company? ## Trend signals for Intelligent Workspace Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 81%, activity 77%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 81% - Activity: 77% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Intelligent Workspace trend 11 featured examples from May 30, 2014 to Aug 4, 2017. - [AI Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-desk): This Robotbase Standing Smart Desk has a Built In Voice-Controlled Assistant (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate AI and IoT technologies into furniture manufacturing processes to create innovative, customizable, and intelligent office furniture… - [Health-Focused IOT Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-work-desk): This Office Work Desk Lets You Know When to Sit and When to Stand (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Potential for furniture manufacturers to develop IoT-integrated office desks and workstations. - [Movement-Encouraging Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-workspace): The Modern Workspace is Embedded with Tech To Make You Healthier (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The industry can look into creating more active intelligence workstations and ergonomic furniture to improve user health and productivity. - [LED Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-standing-desk): The Height of TableAir is Controlled By Way of Motion Sensors (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Manufacturers in the office furniture industry should explore ways to incorporate innovative technology like motion sensors and LED lighting to differentiate their products and in… - [Specific Activity-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memoband): The 'Memoband' Tracks the Various Activities You Do Each Day (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The 'Memoband' is a wearable device that can track a wide range of activities related to fitness and wellness, creating opportunities for businesses that are focused on promoting… - [Location-Dependent Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/place-lamp): The Place Lamp by Sam Stubblefield is Illuminatingly Informative (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Developing technological office equipment to better facilitate communication and improve productivity within the workplace. - [Activity-Tracking Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-os): Herman Miller's Live OS Gives Companies Insight on Their Spaces (Category: Tech) Implication: The furniture industry has the opportunity to integrate technology into their products and create connected office furniture. - [Space Monitoring AI Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vergesense): VergeSense Uses AI to Help Large Businesses Monitor Their Space (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies providing solutions to optimize office space usage through AI sensors and data analysis. - [Meeting-Streamlining Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/listening-table): The Tech-Embedded Listening Table Makes Sense of Conversations (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture manufacturers have the opportunity to innovate and incorporate technology into their products, creating meeting-streamlining furniture like the Listening Table. - [High Definition Digital Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-jamboard): The Google Jamboard Modernizes Workspace Collaboration (Category: Tech) Implication: The Google Jamboard presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the office equipment industry by reimagining and modernizing traditional tools for enhanced collaboration and p… - [Office Productivity Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productivity-lamp): The FlowLight Uses Keystrokes to Signal Your Busyness to Coworkers (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies in the office furniture industry can explore the integration of productivity lamps into their workspace designs. ## 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)