Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Modular
Work
Home office systems with modular designs make spatial adaptation easier.
5.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Modular Work trend?
Modular Work: Modular home office systems are becoming more popular as working from home has become the norm since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. These systems allow for consumers to build offices at home in ways that are simple and spatially functional.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Modular Work trend
As consumers have now grown accustomed to some of the ways their lives have changed over the course of the last year, some of these transitions they now understand as being long-term lifestyle changes. Thus, they're more likely to invest in products and services that help them maintain their new lifestyles.
Trend themes
Themes within the Modular Work trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Modular Home Office Systems
Modular home office systems are becoming increasingly popular as consumers invest in products and services to maintain their new work-from-home lifestyles.
02
Customizable Workplace Furniture
Customizable and modular furniture systems that can be configured to meet individual needs are becoming more prevalent in response to changing work environments.
03
Privacy-Focused Workspace Solutions
Workspace solutions that prioritize privacy and safety in public spaces are gaining popularity as companies shift to a permanent remote work model in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Industry implications
What the Modular Work trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Home Office Furniture
The home office furniture industry is growing due to the increasing demand for modular and customizable solutions that enable comfortable and productive remote work.
For
Workspace Furniture
The workspace furniture industry is evolving to provide privacy-focused solutions that prioritize safety and comfort in public spaces.
For
Modular Furniture Solutions
The modular furniture industry is capitalizing on the trend of customizable and adaptable solutions that meet changing work and lifestyle needs.
Workshop question
How is your brand catering to the long-term changes brought on by the pandemic?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Modular Work
Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 87%, freshness 10%.
Popularity59%
Activity87%
Freshness10%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Modular Work trend
6 featured examples from Apr 16, 2020 to Jun 10, 2021CategoryArt & Design
Isolation-Focused Office Furniture
The Iso Work Lounge Supports Safety & Privacy in Public Spaces
Office furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for safer and healthier workspaces by designing and producing isolation-focused and modular furniture.
CategoryArt & Design
Customizable Workplace Desks
The Conceptual 'Desko' Modular Workspace Furniture Meets User Needs
The Desko furniture presents an opportunity for office furniture companies to meet the demand for modular, flexible furniture that can be easily adapted to different office layout…
CategoryArt & Design
Modular WFH Systems
The AD-APT Modular System Changes Apartments for Play, Work & Cooking
Opportunity for architects and designers to create modular systems and solutions that enhance spatial separation and adaptability within homes and apartments.
CategoryArt & Design
Modular Posture Support Workstations
The Conceptual 'Mode' Modular Workstation Enhances Comfort
Innovating furniture designs to promote better posture, movement, and ergonomics for individuals who spend long hours at a desk.
CategoryArt & Design
Woven Modular Room Partitions
The 'Veneer' Room Partition by Else-Rikke Bruun is Wave-Like
Adopting modular room partitions with customizable interwoven plywood pieces enables consumers to personalize their living spaces, generating new market demands and revenue stream…
CategoryArt & Design
Modular Home-Office Furniture Systems
Mutabor Debuts the Branded Home Office For Employees
The furniture manufacturing industry can benefit from embracing modular design and customizable options to meet the evolving needs of remote workers.
