# Side Table Air Purifiers The 'Airea' Air Purifier Can be Easily Integrated into a Living Space By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airea-air-purifier References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/09/20/compact-living-just-got-easier/) The decreasing amount of space in the average consumer home has many seeking out ways to find dual-purpose products like the conceptual 'Airea' air purifier to limit the amount of clutter that's present in their living space. The purifier is designed as a [side table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-purifying-headboard) that can be placed beside your couch or used as a nightstand that will allow it to virtually disappear into a space. The top portion of the unit also features [wireless charging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humidifier-and-wireless-charger) for powering up your smartphone, while the fronts sports a discreet display that will show the time to keep you up-to-date at all times. The conceptual 'Airea' air purifier is the design work of Bongjung Kim and Sohee Kang and is the winner of the 2018 Asia Design Prize. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dual-purpose Home Products:** The trend towards dual-purpose products like the 'Airea' air purifier creates opportunities to combine functionality and convenience in design. - **Discreet Technology Integration:** The trend towards discreet displays and wireless charging creates opportunities for technology integration without compromising aesthetics. - **Space-saving Solutions:** The trend towards space-saving solutions presents opportunities to address the needs of consumers who are seeking ways to live in smaller spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor and Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in home decor involve designing dual-purpose products that can blend in with existing furnishings, while addressing common concerns like air purification. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in consumer electronics involves designing products like the 'Airea' air purifier that integrate with a consumer's daily routine, without creating disruptive changes in their lifestyle. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in sustainability involve designing products that limit clutter and contribute to a cleaner living environment by providing additional functionality like air purification. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air Purifying Multifunctional Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-purifier-table.md) - [Table-Type Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aero-furniture.md) - [Artistic Minimalism Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier.md) - [Light-Integrated Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airglow.md) - [Tech-Packed Bedroom Nightstands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bedside-table.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aether-air-purifier.md) - [Ambient Illumination Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-purifier-concept.md) - [Slender Two-in-One Air Modifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humidifier-and-air-purifier.md) - [Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florapur-air-purifier-concept.md)