# Minimalist Workplace Consumers opt for transparent office supplies to maximize space. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published May 25, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/workplace-transparency ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.5/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Minimalist Workplace trend? **Minimalist Workplace:** In an effort to de-clutter their workspaces, consumers are turning to transparent or reflective technology that effectively "disappears" when it's not in use. By pursuing visual transparency in the office place, consumers are not only revealing that curating their environments is important to them, but also that a minimalist aesthetic is preferred in an office context. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 5 to May 7, 2015 - Published: May 25, 2015 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Minimalist Workplace trend ### Transparent Technology Consumers are opting for transparent or reflective technology that 'disappears' when not in use for a minimalist aesthetic in an office context. ### User-controlled Surfaces Emerging technology such as Gauzy's Liquid Crystal Controllers allow users to customize the transparency of glass and transform the surroundings with the flip of a switch. ### Disappearing Computer Screens Advanced technology such as the HTD-01 concept by Number One that disappears when not in use, and computer screen projectors like those seen at CES 2015 offer consumers clean, simple and versatile workstations. ## What the Minimalist Workplace trend means for industry ### For Technology Industry Companies in the technology industry can leverage these trends to create products that cater to consumers' desire for minimalist aesthetic and design simplicity. ### For Hospitality Industry Companies in the hospitality industry can incorporate user-controlled surfaces such as Gauzy's Liquid Crystal Controllers to enhance guest experience. ### For Office Space Design Industry The office space design industry can leverage these trends to create workspaces that meet the growing demand for a clean and minimalist aesthetic. ## Workshop question As the minimalism movement continues to evolve, does your product add to the clutter or help alleviate it? ## Trend signals for Minimalist Workplace Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 47%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 49% - Activity: 47% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Minimalist Workplace trend 4 featured examples from Jan 5 to May 7, 2015. - [Computer Screen Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-screen-projector): The HTD=01 Concept by Number One Disappears When Not in Use (Category: Tech) Implication: Electronics manufacturing industry can explore opportunities in producing transparent acrylic displays and LED technology for computer screen projectors. - [See-Through Computer Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-desktop): This Transparent Desktop Would Visually Declutter Your Desktop (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The transparent desktop trend has the potential to disrupt the computer hardware industry by introducing innovative and visually appealing workstations. - [Gorilla Glass Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacie-mirror): CES 2015 Features the Luxuriously Reflective LaCie Mirror (Category: Tech) Implication: The trend of luxury external storage and reflective design in products like the LaCie Mirror provides opportunities for disruption within the consumer electronics industry. - [User-Controlled Glass Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gauzy): Gauzy's Liquid Crystal Controllers Resemble an LCD Screen (Category: Tech) Implication: Properties with user-controlled glass surfaces will soon be in high demand. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)