Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Workplace
Customization
Quirky office supplies reflect a consumer need for individual expression.
3.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Workplace Customization trend?
Workplace Customization: While people often try to keep their offices as professional as possible, employees are now looking to more personalized features to make work settings more inviting. Supplies that reflect personal interest in movies and media allow individuals to incorporate their personality into the decor, making them feel more connected to their environment and thus, work more effectively.
Trend themes
Themes within the Workplace Customization trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Personalization in Workplace Accessories
As employees look for ways to express themselves at work, incorporating personalized and quirky office supplies, such as gun barrel pen holders and retro cassette tape dispensers, can create a stronger sense of connection with their workspaces and stimulate productivity.
02
Integration of Technology and Stationery
As tech-obsessed students and creatives seek ways to streamline productivity, combining mobile devices with notebooks or specially-made pencils, such as the Phone + Book by KBme2, can appeal to the on-the-go consumer.
03
Nostalgia-Driven Stationery Design
As consumers feel overwhelmed by modern technology, incorporating retro-themed designs, such as Lego-inspired blocks and cassette tape dispensers, can provide a refreshing and familiar feel for stationery accessories.
Industry implications
What the Workplace Customization trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Office Supplies and Accessories
Companies in this industry can focus on providing unique and personalized office accessories as a way to stimulate productivity and increase employee satisfaction.
For
Technology Integration
Businesses that combine technology with traditional stationery can target consumers who seek a more organized and efficient approach to productivity.
For
Nostalgia-Driven Design
Industries that produce nostalgic-themed products, such as retro cassette tape dispensers, can appeal to consumers who desire a little bit of nostalgia in their work and personal lives.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Workplace Customization
Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 57%, freshness 8%.
Popularity52%
Activity57%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Workplace Customization trend
4 featured examples from Oct 2 to Oct 9, 2013CategoryTech
Tech-Integrated Stationary
The Phone + Book by KBme2 is Perfect for Tech-Obsessed Students
The education industry can leverage smart stationary to improve student engagement and facilitate seamless integration of digital devices in the classroom.
CategoryArt & Design
Lego-Themed Stationary
The Building Block Notebook Reminds One of their Childhood
The stationary industry can explore opportunities in creating innovative products with designs inspired by toys, offering customers a unique and nostalgic experience.
CategoryArt & Design
Gun Barrel Pen Holders
The Gun Cylinder Pen Holder is the Most Dangerous Looking Office Supply
Companies can explore innovative ways of designing and marketing office supplies that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
CategoryArt & Design
Retro Cassette Tape Dispensers
These Old School Office Supplies Spruce Up Your Desk
Office supply companies can capitalize on retro and novelty design trends to create unique and desirable products for modern workspaces.
