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Solitary Productivity

Pod-like workstations allow motivated employees to work in peace

Implications - Catering to middle-age adults constantly looking for ways to keep up with their hardworking baby boomer parents, these productivity pods allow individuals to fully commit themselves to acquiring success. Providing a functional way to close off distractions and fully focus on the task at hand, these workstations signify a bigger shift in work styles. As office spaces become more open, employees are looking for different ways to enable focus and have periods of personal space for productivity.
Trend Themes
1. Isolation Seating - As office spaces become more open, isolation seating provides a functional way to enable focus and have periods of personal space for productivity.
2. Portable Workspaces - Portable workspace solutions promote privacy and preserve the need for the personal space of employees in a crowded office environment.
3. Outdoor Workspaces - The interest in alternative work environments has sparked a trend in outdoor workspaces that allow people to benefit from fresh air and public isolation.
Industry Implications
1. Office Furniture - The trend of new and innovative workspace solutions presents an opportunity for companies in the office furniture industry to create more productive work environments.
2. Architecture & Design - The trend towards new workspaces that promote productivity and privacy presents opportunities for architects and designers to create innovative and functional solutions.
3. Technology - The trend towards portable and outdoor workspace solutions presents opportunities for companies in the technology industry to create new and innovative tools that enable productivity on-the-go.
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Featured Examples

Sheltered Enclosure Pods
Sheltered Enclosure Pods
The Abri-Boca Lounge Chair Design Contains a Collapsible Shell
Feel how cozy those snails are wherever they go when using the Abri-Boca with its shell-like lounge chair design. When open, this lounger folds into a semi-circular cushion that is comfortable for... MORE
Outdoor Productivity Pods
Outdoor Productivity Pods
The WorkaWay Desk is Your Fresh-Air Office Away from the Office
As more companies are coming to embrace the mobile office, a great interest is developing in the availability of alternative work environments. The WorkaWay station is a wonderful solution to... MORE
Private Portable Workspaces
Private Portable Workspaces
The Buzzitemp Series of Office Cubicles Helps Improve Concentration
Designed by Alain Gilles as part of his Buzzispace collection of office furniture solutions, the Buzzitemp is a series of temporary office cubicles that help improve employee concentration and focus.... MORE
Privately Public Pod Seats
Privately Public Pod Seats
Podseat & Podsofa Provide Privacy and Comfort to the Waiting Burden
These cutesy pod seat sofas are extremely ideal for waiting areas. They ensure privacy, comfort and a modern addition to any work space and lobby. Employees and customers in the waiting halls can... MORE
Bulbous Brainstorming Pods
Bulbous Brainstorming Pods
The edg Creatives Pumpkin Room Stimulates Employees
Designed by David Ho, the edg Creatives Pumpkin Room offers employees an out-of-the-box place to host meetings and brainstorming sessions. The bubble-like structure is constructed of polycarbonate... MORE
Socially Isolated Seating
Socially Isolated Seating
The Booth Lounge Chair by Addi Keour is Introverted
The Booth Lounge-chair by Addi has got you covered or, more technically, cocooned. This occupant cocooning lounge-chair by Swedish design studio Addi will have you isolated and efficiently doing... MORE

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