# Transformative Activity Tables The 'Extracurricular Play Table' Doubles as a Desk and Coffee Table By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-10-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activity-table References: [landofnod](http://www.landofnod.com/23-extracurricular-play-table-white/f14888) One of the biggest problems with purchasing furniture for kids is how quickly they outgrow pieces like [small beds, chairs and activity tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piccalio-bedbed). With this in mind, The Land of Nod created the Extracurricular Play Table, which sits low to the ground like a coffee table to provide storage space to stash toys. Once a child has outgrown this formation, the [Extracurricular Play Table can be reconfigured](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco) with the additional set of legs that is included, turning it into a [handy homework desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobifant). On the side of the table is one of the best features of all, a roll of paper, which makes it easy for kids of all ages to grab a sheet and jot down a doodle or an inspiring idea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Transformative Furniture:** The 'Extracurricular Play Table' is an example of transforming furniture that adapts to different stages of a child's growth. - **Functional Design:** The multi-purpose design of the 'Extracurricular Play Table' addresses the need for furniture that serves multiple functions in limited spaces. - **Child-centric Solutions:** The focus on creating furniture that caters specifically to the needs and preferences of children presents opportunities for innovation in the children's furniture industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore incorporating transformative elements in their designs to cater to customers looking for adaptable furniture. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage functional and space-saving designs, like the 'Extracurricular Play Table,' to create versatile and child-friendly living spaces. - **Education:** The integration of furniture with learning tools, as seen in the 'Extracurricular Play Table,' presents opportunities for innovation in the education sector to enhance the learning environment for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Development Childhood Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-and-chair-set.md) - [Convertible Kids Ladder Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-helper-tower.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Playful Modular Kids Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twiny-sofa-system.md) - [Modular Chromatic Child Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidzilla-chair.md) - [Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-table.md) - [Transforming Child Stool Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipflap-childrens-chair.md) - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md) - [Spinning Storage Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spinning-coffee-table.md)