# Office Ambiance Generators Ambicular Uses Nature Noise to Craft Rich Soundscapes By Joey Haar | Published 2017-12-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambicular References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/ambicular-2) & [ambicular](http://www.ambicular.com/index.html) As [open concept office spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-desk) become more and more popular at modern companies, music is a way for many to cut out the distraction and focus on the task at hand. However, for those who get distracted by music itself, Ambicular is another potential option. The [browser-based application](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulspace) offers carefully crafted soundscapes that rely on the noises of nature for [soothing, focus-inducing ambiance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilly-atc). Ambicular currently offers three soundscapes: 'mysterious forest', 'creative energy', and 'magic wilderness'. These are made up of sounds like owls, woodpeckers, cicadas, crickets, rustling leaves, wind, and more. Within the browser window of each soundscape, users can adjust the levels of each sound separately, tailoring the experience for exactly the mood they're in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Ambiance:** There is an opportunity to develop more applications that rely on natural sounds to create a calm and peaceful ambiance for workspaces. - **Tailored Soundscapes:** There is an opportunity to create software that allows users to customize the mix of natural sounds to fit their preferences and create personalized experiences. - **Browser-based Ambiance Generators:** There is an opportunity to develop more browser-based applications that create soundscapes, using the benefits of cloud computing to be more accessible to users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Design:** Ambicular and similar applications could be embraced in office design as companies seek to create healthier and more relaxing work environments. - **Mental Health:** There is an opportunity for applications like Ambicular to be used in mental health settings to promote relaxation and focus through natural sounds. - **Productivity Tools:** Applications like Ambicular could be integrated into productivity tools as a way to help users focus and improve workflow. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Focus-Promoting Soundscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sintonico.md) - [Adaptive AI Soundscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-ambience.md) - [Focus Sound Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-sounds.md) - [Ambient Sound Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownoise.md) - [Customizable White Noises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-noices.md) - [Productive Focus Soundscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscape-for-focus.md) - [Productivity Improving Audio Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/background-music-and-sounds.md) - [Productive Soothing Sounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soothing-sounds.md) - [Nature Sound Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthfm-app.md)