# Illustrative Furniture The Board Stories Table Will Draw Out Your Creative Side By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-stories-table References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/16/you-put-the-chalk-on-the-table/) & [boardstories.de](http://www.boardstories.de/) Say your at an important business meeting when suddenly the projector gives out. Without power point, how are you going to show your main ideas? The Board Stories Table says you don't need a fancy computer to give a great presentation, all you need is chalk! Show those fourth quarter earnings like they've never been shown before! Of course the Board Stories Table isn't just for high profile business meetings, more than anything it makes for a [fun family dining room table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonder-collection). It lets the kids have fun and express their creative side, but most importantly, it offers the perfect distraction from the instigation of a [food fight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive-furniture:** The Board Stories Table showcases the trend of interactive furniture by allowing users to create presentations and express their creativity using chalk. - **Alternative-presentation-methods:** The Board Stories Table demonstrates the trend of using alternative presentation methods such as using chalk instead of traditional computer-based presentations. - **Multi-functional-furniture:** The Board Stories Table represents the trend of multi-functional furniture by serving as both a business presentation tool and a family dining table. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office-supplies:** The Board Stories Table presents an opportunity for the office supplies industry to explore innovative, interactive alternatives to traditional presentation tools. - **Furniture-manufacturing:** The Board Stories Table opens up opportunities for furniture manufacturers to create multi-functional pieces that cater to both work and play. - **Education:** The Board Stories Table can revolutionize the education industry by providing interactive and engaging learning experiences in classrooms through alternative presentation methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Digital Board Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arena.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Puzzling Removable Tray Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-puzzle-table.md) - [Anthropomorphic Design Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sideboard-dining-table.md) - [Interactive Creativity Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-interactive-wall.md) - [Board Game Furniture Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandpass-design.md) - [Quirky Cartoon-Like Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flash-furniture-series.md)