# Library-Inspired Tablet Pop-Ups reMarkable's A Better Place to Think Pop-Up Inspires Calm & Focus By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-better-place-to-think References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/05/21/snohetta-a-better-place-to-think-pop-up-remarkable-oslo/) & [remarkable](https://remarkable.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwtJ2FBhAuEiwAIKu19tIv-DLrqaMZXURUqVr0YY5aPEN3lNZFmOzAadpzfwRLBELZv2PuAhoC6l0QAvD_BwE) reMarkable, the maker of next-generation paper tablets, opened a pop-up store in Oslo and the interior of A Better Place to Think by architecture firm [Snøhetta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library) was designed to remind of libraries. The reMarkable pop-up store incorporates cozy elements like divided timber desks, custom oak furniture, leather banquets and domed reading lamps that emit warm light. The space evokes a sense of contemplation and concentration, which makes the pop-up particularly inviting. As Snøhetta founder Kjetil Trædal Thorsen told [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/present-correct1), In today's fast-paced and digitalised society, finding places for focused thinking can be a challenge." A Better Place to Think is a pop-up space that conveys the qualities of the brand's tablet spatially, through details big and small, such as the matte finishes that reference the real feeling of using the [paper-like digital tablet product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remarkable-paper-pro). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Library-inspired Pop-ups:** Creating calm and focused environments in pop-up stores or temporary spaces by using design references from libraries. - **Matte-finish Products:** Incorporating matte finishes in digital products to reference the real feeling of using paper, creating a more tactile and natural experience. - **Cozy Workspace Design:** Designing workspaces with warm lighting, comfortable seating, and natural materials to create a more inviting and productive environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** There is a need for consumer electronics brands to create more inviting and calming environments, particularly in pop-up stores, which could lead to innovative retail experiences. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore incorporating library-inspired design elements into their projects, particularly for workspaces and pop-up stores, which could create a more productive and calm environment. - **Architectural Design:** Architects can explore designing spaces that promote focused thinking, incorporating warm lighting and comfortable seating to create an atmosphere of calm and productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Island Concept Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10am-apotheke.md) - [Experimental Design Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space10-launched.md) - [Open-Air Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-billyotheque.md) - [Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/possibility-place.md) - [Community-Centric Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communitycentric-design.md) - [Retail Design Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d142.md) - [Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-genius.md) - [Anti-Slop AI Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropic-pop-up.md) - [Demountable Wooden Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/present-correct1.md)