Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Multitasking
Design
Accepting small spaces, consumers invest in manipulable, multi-use furniture.
4.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Multitasking Design trend?
Multitasking Design: Making the most of small spaces in urban settings, consumers are accepting minimalistic living as the norm by choosing furniture that evolves as required over time. The demand for multitasking design marks a shift away from frivolity to more utilitarian lifestyles that are less impressed with novelty and more concerned with necessity.
Trend themes
Themes within the Multitasking Design trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Multifunctional Furniture
Furniture that serves multiple purposes is in high demand, as consumers search for utilitarian lifestyles that require less space is a strong trend.
02
Flexible Workstations
Designs that allow for flexible open-plan environments with individual and collaborative activities are gaining popularity, driven by limited desk spaces.
03
Integrated Storage
Furniture that incorporates storage compartments into the design is becoming more popular, especially in small apartments or rooms.
Industry implications
What the Multitasking Design trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Furniture Design
Furniture designers should focus on creating multifunctional pieces that cater to limited urban living spaces while still delivering optimal comfort and convenience.
For
Interior Design
Interior designers should explore and incorporate flexible furniture designs that fit into diverse living spaces and functionality requirements.
For
Household Goods
Household goods manufacturers should focus on developing products that combine functionality, design, and storage options into a compact unit for optimized user convenience.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Multitasking Design
Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 45%, activity 81%, freshness 8%.
Popularity45%
Activity81%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Multitasking Design trend
6 featured examples from Dec 27, 2013 to Sep 16, 2014CategoryArt & Design
Cubby-Integrated Couches
Geta Sofa Incorporates Boxy Components to Combine Comfort with Storage
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to combine storage elements with seating furniture, creating practical and innovative solutions for modern living spaces.
CategoryArt & Design
Infant-Accommodating Tables
The Baby In Table is a Playful an Family-Friendly Hybrid Furnishing
Furniture designers can explore more hybrid designs that ensure safety and practicality for families with young children.
CategoryArt & Design
3-in-1 Multifunctional Tables
The Pi Workstation by Joe Manus is Perfect for Small Spaces
The furniture industry can capitalize on the growing demand for multifunctional furniture by creating innovative and versatile designs that cater to small living spaces.
CategoryArt & Design
Stylish Stepladder Chairs
Usit by Maarten Olden Pulls Double Duty
There is potential for disruptive innovation in the furniture and interior design industry by creating hybrid furniture that combines functionality and aesthetic appeal.
CategoryArt & Design
Industrialized Collaborative Furniture
This Flexible Collaborative Office Furniture can Transform
The furniture designed by Industrial Facility offers new possibilities for more efficient and flexible workstations.
CategoryArt & Design
Marvelous Multitasking Movables
Mus by Moya Acts as a Shelf, a Cabinet, a Bench and a Table
Explore opportunities to revolutionize the furniture industry by creating versatile and customizable pieces that cater to modern living spaces.
