Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Lazy
Productivity
Solutions that promote work and rest speaks to a shift in workplace demographics.
4.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Lazy Productivity trend?
Lazy Productivity: Millennial employees are purported to be the most enthusiastic generation in the workforce, but also the one with the worst work ethic. As the exodus of Boomers from the workplace continues, designers are responding to the surge in productively-challenged Gen Ys with solutions that intertwine the concepts of work and rest to promote a sense of acceptance for sleepy twenty-somethings on a deadline.
Trend themes
Themes within the Lazy Productivity trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Blurring Work and Rest
As more designers create work and rest solutions, the trend for the integration of work into leisure and vice versa is growing rapidly.
02
Playful Workspaces
Designers are creating workspaces that look more like playgrounds, allowing for creativity and productivity to flow freely.
03
Comfort-based Designs
Designers are encouraging relaxation and comfort in work environments through furniture and accessories that prioritize the physical well-being of workers.
Industry implications
What the Lazy Productivity trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Furniture Design
Designers have an opportunity to create furniture that prioritizes the comfort and productivity of workers by integrating work and leisure seamlessly.
For
Office Design
As designers create playful and comfortable workspaces, businesses can consider designing their workspaces to promote creativity, productivity, and employee well-being.
For
Yoga and Meditation
The use of yoga-inspired designs in office chairs and support cushions is growing, and businesses can consider incorporating yoga and meditation practices in the workplace for increased employee well-being.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Lazy Productivity
Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 73%, freshness 8%.
Popularity61%
Activity73%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Lazy Productivity trend
6 featured examples from Nov 14, 2013 to Feb 8, 2014CategoryArt & Design
House-Shaped Office Furniture
Break-Out Furniture by Dymitr Malcew Provides Creative Privacy
Opportunities to disrupt the traditional office furniture market by offering innovative and creative designs that cater to modern workspaces and employee needs.
CategoryArt & Design
Lounging Desktop Designs
The Desk by Minna Magnusson Redefines the Furniture User's Interaction
Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of unconventional and hybrid furniture designs to provide innovative solutions for customers.
CategoryArt & Design
In-Bed Work Stations
The Portable Desk from 'Unikia' Takes Your Office to Your Bed
The office furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of portable workstations by developing ergonomic and customizable solutions for professionals who prefer to work from unc…
CategoryLifestyle
Multi-Functional Support Cushions
The Contour BackMax Can Be Used in Eight Different Positions
Health and wellness companies can develop new products aligned with the multi-functional cushion and zero-gravity trends for improved sleep, pain management, and relaxation.
CategoryLifestyle
Yoga-Inspired Office Chairs
The Sukhasana Yoga Chair Helps You Comfortably Sit Cross-Legged
Potential for disruptive innovation in the office furniture industry by incorporating yoga-inspired features that enhance comfort and promote healthier sitting habits.
CategoryArt & Design
Web-Inspired Reading Surfaces
The Reading Net by Playoffice is Fun and Entertaining for Kids
Architecture firms can partner with libraries to develop innovative and engaging reading spaces for children.
