Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Streamlined
Meet-Up
Office meetings are streamlined via the amalgamation of design and tech.
4.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Streamlined Meet-Up trend?
Streamlined Meet-Up: Meeting rooms spaces are being intentionally designed to foster a sense of urgency during discussions, in order to mitigate the reduced productivity that frequent meetings can often incur. This comes as businesses recognize the power of design in creating efficient systems, with this particular shift having the added benefit of boosting morale in the workplace by fostering a more productive environment.
Trend themes
Themes within the Streamlined Meet-Up trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Efficient Meeting Spaces
Designing meeting spaces with a focus on efficiency can increase productivity and employee morale, while mitigating the reduced productivity caused by frequent meetings.
02
Technology-Integrated Meeting Spaces
Meeting spaces integrated with technology, such as the Google G Suite Meeting Room Hardware Kit or the ThinkSmart Hub 500 Workstation, can increase meeting efficiency by eliminating equipment setup and allowing for easy coordination with remote team members.
03
Soundproof Meeting Pods
Soundproof meeting pods, like Vank Wall Boxes or Framery's 'Phone Booths,' offer a way to seclude workers for private meetings or individual work without sacrificing design aesthetic or interrupting others in the open-concept office environment.
Industry implications
What the Streamlined Meet-Up trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Office Furnishings
Designing and offering office furnishings with a focus on creating efficient and productive meeting spaces, such as soundproof pods or origami-like meeting pavilions, can be a disruptive innovation opportunity to meet the demand for customizable and adaptable workspaces.
For
Technology
Pioneering technology that can integrate with existing office systems to increase meeting efficiency and coordination, such as the ThinkSmart Hub 500 Workstation, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in a constantly evolving digital landscape.
For
Corporate Events
Intentionally uncomfortable meeting rooms, like 'The Capsule' by Diesel, present an innovative way for companies to engage employees during corporate events and meetings while promoting efficiency and productivity.
Workshop question
How could your brand use design to boost morale and efficiency in the workplace?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Streamlined Meet-Up
Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 52%, freshness 8%.
Popularity62%
Activity52%
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 Streamlined Meet-Up trend
6 featured examples from Aug 2, 2017 to May 28, 2018CategoryArt & Design
Origami-Like Meeting Pavilions
The PleatPod Serves as an Eye-Catching Solution to Noisy Offices
The architecture industry can explore origami-like structures to create unique and dynamic buildings that foster creativity and functionality.
CategoryArt & Design
Soundproof Office Pods
Framery's 'Phone Booths' Offer Solutions to Noisy Open-Concept Offices
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced soundproof office pods with ergonomic features that enhance comfort and productivity in the workplace.
CategoryArt & Design
Soundproof Office Pods
Vank Wall Boxes are Multi-Use Soundproof Pods for the Workplace
The furniture industry can capitalize on the demand for soundproof office pods by offering innovative pod designs that cater to different workspace needs.
CategoryTech
Smart Workplace Meeting Hubs
The ThinkSmart Hub 500 Workstation Increases Meeting Efficiency
The development of the ThinkSmart Hub 500 workstation demonstrates opportunities for companies to create efficient and collaborative technologies for the workplace.
CategoryMarketing
Intentionally Uncomfortable Meeting Rooms
'The Capsule' by Diesel Aims to Minimize Wasted Time
Creating innovative and productivity-driven office furniture such as chairs and tables with advanced features such as built-in technology, adjustable comfort elements, and energy…
CategoryTech
Calendar-Connected Conference Equipment
The Google G Suite Meeting Room Hardware Kit is Intuitive
The Google G Suite Meeting Room Hardware Kit disrupts the business communication industry by providing a streamlined solution for conference room equipment.
