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Upholstered Privacy Enclosures

#003 PhoneBox is a Wall-Mounted Cubicle for Taking Calls in Public

— October 14, 2012 — Art & Design
Many office environments do not offer the ideal setup for taking personal calls. The #003 PhoneBox by Axia Design attempts to establish a bit of privacy with a compact enclosure in which one can stand.

In workplaces where there isn't the space to install cubicles with closed doors, these phone booths are an effective solution. They have a back, a roof and two sides that fold in, all covered in Kvadrat fabric. The combination of the structure and the upholstery allow the object to function as a buffer, blocking noise from the larger surrounding space and muffling the sound of the user's voice. The Prooff #003 PhoneBox also includes a handy ledge for a notepad or your coffee.
Trend Themes
1. Phone Booth Enclosures - The trend towards phone booth enclosures for personal and private conversations in open office spaces creates opportunities for companies to innovate and design new products for this market.
2. Upholstered Privacy Solutions - The use of Kvadrat fabric to create private enclosures presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the upholstery industry.
3. Compact Noise-blocking - The trend towards compact noise-blocking solutions for personal calls presents opportunities for innovative designs and materials in the tech and audio industry.
Industry Implications
1. Office Furniture - The rise of open office spaces and the need for privacy creates opportunities for furniture companies to design and manufacture specialized enclosures for personal phone calls.
2. Textile Manufacturing - The use of specialized fabrics, such as Kvadrat, to create private enclosures provides opportunities for the textile industry to develop and supply new materials for this market.
3. Acoustics and Audio - The need for compact noise-blocking solutions for phone calls creates opportunities for the audio and acoustics industry to design and market products that meet this need.
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