Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Workplace
Mood
Small products add mood-enhancing benefits to traditional office spaces.
3.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Workplace Mood trend?
Workplace Mood: The traditional office space has adapted drastically in recent years, and now companies or employees are utilizing small functional additions that aim to achieve the mood-boosting benefits that these products tout. These items allow employers and individuals the chance to enhance their workstations without having to switch up the design of the entire space.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Workplace Mood trend
The office environment in recent years has had to adapt to the growth of freelancing policies, as employees now expect more flexibility from their workplaces–an impact of the changing digital landscape that has made it so many jobs can be done online. Thus, consumers require more incentive to see their offices as just as beneficial to their mood and productivity as working remotely might be–prompting a shift in culture that prioritizes mental health almost as much as it does work.
Trend themes
Themes within the Workplace Mood trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Office Ambiance Generators
As open concept office spaces become more popular, there is an opportunity for businesses to focus on tools such as music and browser-based applications to enhance ambiance, focus, and mood.
02
Air Purifiers
The rise of indoor lifestyles and the impact of air quality on our health is creating an opportunity for businesses to develop portable air purifiers for the car, office and home.
03
Mood-Enhancing Appliances
The idea of incorporating sounds into everyday appliances for office or home is expanding, creating an opportunity for businesses to develop experimental designs that incorporate music and sound to create a harmonious and relaxing environment.
Industry implications
What the Workplace Mood trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Office Supplies
The office environment is changing, and businesses can innovate by developing new tools that prioritize mental health and wellness in the workplace.
For
Air Filtration
As consumers become more aware of the importance of clean air, there is an opportunity for businesses to develop portable, personal air purifiers for both indoor and outdoor use.
For
Home Appliances
As consumers prioritize wellness and well-being in their homes, there is an opportunity for businesses to expand on traditional home appliances by incorporating features that enhance mood and ambiance.
Workshop question
How could your company better prioritize the mental health of its employees?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Workplace Mood
Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 60%, freshness 9%.
Popularity49%
Activity60%
Freshness9%
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 Workplace Mood trend
4 featured examples from Dec 19, 2017 to Oct 30, 2019CategoryLifestyle
Office-Friendly Air Purifiers
The AUTOWIT Fresh Air Purifier Features True HEPA Technology
Home appliance manufacturers could explore creating portable air purifiers similar to AUTOWIT Fresh, with additional features that make them suitable for all spaces.
CategoryTech
Mood-Enhancing Desk Humidifiers
The LUMEMA USB Desktop Humidifier Quickly Enhances Workspaces
The home office accessories industry can tap into the trend of workstation comfort by developing innovative products to create a more inviting work environment.
CategoryArt & Design
Mood-Enhancing Musical Appliances
Yuki Suzuki's New Project is Experimental and Whimsical
Incorporating music and sound technology into household appliances to provide a unique and relaxing experience.
CategoryLifestyle
Office Ambiance Generators
Ambicular Uses Nature Noise to Craft Rich Soundscapes
Ambicular and similar applications could be embraced in office design as companies seek to create healthier and more relaxing work environments.
