# Stretched Snaking Desks The 150m Long Study Table by MAKS Encourages Student Interaction By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/150m-long-study-table References: [http](http://http//www.contemporist.com/2013/07/02/150m-long-study-table-by-maks/) & [m-a-k-s.nl](http://www.m-a-k-s.nl/) One way to keep people connected in public spaces is to interpret the mission literally as the 150m Long Study Table does. A [stretched, snaking desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-set), it provides enough surface for a large amount of people to [sit and work on](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spout). Considering how much of a statement-making design it is, however, quiet time might be compromised as people continually comment on its impressive length. Designed by Maks, a creative firm based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the 150m Long Study Table was created for the [Chinese University Library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tianfu-museum-of-chinese-medicine) in Hong Kong. The university was built 30 years ago and has undergone spatially chaotic and eclectic renovations. This desk signals a more cohesive space while also addressing modern needs. Maks notes, "Students are studying in other ways, as interaction has increasingly gained importance." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stretched-snaking Desk Design:** Designing study tables with elongated, winding shapes to promote student interaction and create a unique workspace experience. - **Interactive Workspaces:** Creating innovative environments that encourage collaboration and engagement among individuals in public spaces. - **Evolving Study Habits:** Recognizing the shift towards different learning styles and developing designs that accommodate modern methods of studying. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create unconventional study tables that enhance interaction and engagement among users. - **Interior Design:** Providing opportunities for interior designers to create dynamic and inspiring environments that foster collaboration and creativity in public spaces. - **Education Technology:** Developing technological solutions and platforms that complement evolving study habits and facilitate interactive learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallel-work-table.md) - [Tubular Construction Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-flow-desk.md) - [Modular Working Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-working-desk.md) - [Ultra-Organized Work Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-for-students.md) - [Sleek Storage-Packed Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threesix-desk.md) - [Storage-Packed Workstation Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-x-shelf-x-self-table.md) - [Multifunctional Standing Work Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boundary-desk-1.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Multifunctional Projection Mobile Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmus-mobile-desk.md)