# Solitary Productivity Pod-like workstations allow motivated employees to work in peace. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Feb 14, 2014, updated Apr 7, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/private-productivity ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.0/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Solitary Productivity trend? **Solitary Productivity:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 5, 2012 to Apr 25, 2013 - Published: Feb 14, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Solitary Productivity trend ### 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. ### Portable Workspaces Portable workspace solutions promote privacy and preserve the need for the personal space of employees in a crowded office environment. ### 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. ## What the Solitary Productivity trend means for industry ### For 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. ### For Architecture & Design The trend towards new workspaces that promote productivity and privacy presents opportunities for architects and designers to create innovative and functional solutions. ### For 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. ## Trend signals for Solitary Productivity Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 59%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 52% - Activity: 59% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Solitary Productivity trend 6 featured examples from Jun 5, 2012 to Apr 25, 2013. - [Sheltered Enclosure Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-chair-design): The Abri-Boca Lounge Chair Design Contains a Collapsible Shell (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity in the furniture design industry to create collapsible enclosure furniture pieces that offer versatility and comfort for users in various setting… - [Outdoor Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workaway): The WorkaWay Desk is Your Fresh-Air Office Away from the Office (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Office furniture companies could consider creating ergonomic, portable outdoor solutions to appeal to the mobile workforce. - [Private Portable Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-cubicles): The Buzzitemp Series of Office Cubicles Helps Improve Concentration (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Manufacturers of office furniture can develop innovative products that maximize productivity by enhancing employee focus and concentration. - [Privately Public Pod Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-seat): Podseat & Podsofa Provide Privacy and Comfort to the Waiting Burden (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The introduction of pod seating into waiting areas presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for office furniture designers and manufacturers to offer a unique and private seat… - [Bulbous Brainstorming Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edg-creatives-pumpkin-room): The edg Creatives Pumpkin Room Stimulates Employees (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The office design industry can explore the use of bubble-like structures and flexible partition systems to create innovative and customizable workspaces that promote creativity an… - [Socially Isolated Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booth-loungechair-by-addi): The Booth Lounge Chair by Addi Keour is Introverted (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Embracing the opportunity to create ergonomic and privacy-focused furniture solutions for home, office, and public spaces. ## Recent trend clusters - 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