# Tech-Accommodating Body Supports The 'Lazy Pad' Body Rest Supports the Chest During Device Usage By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-rest References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/09/29/being-lazy-just-got-easier/) & [wareslab](http://www.wareslab.com/) The 'Lazy Pad' body rest is expertly designed to offer an ergonomic solution to using smartphones and tablets when laying on one's stomach. The springy design of the 'Lazy Pad' enables an ergonomic form to be achieved without having to feel as though a certain area of the body or back is strained. Laying on your stomach and using a smartphone, tablet or laptop can wreak havoc on your back, wrists, arms and shoulders over the course of time. The 'Lazy Pad' helps to offer a solution by instantly removing the pressure on the arms, neck and wrists to ensure optimal comfort and control. The 'Lazy Pad' body rest also makes a great piece of equipment for those that want to lay down and relax while watching TV. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ergonomic Body Supports:** The development of ergonomic body supports that ensure optimal comfort and control while decreasing discomfort, tension and injury when using smartphones and laptops. - **Device-friendly Furniture:** The rise of device-friendly furniture to accommodate new postures and device-dependant use. - **Body-adaptive Gadgets:** The creation of body-adaptive gadgets that offer ergonomic assistance, increase productivity and support good body posture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Industry:** Designing body-ergonomic furniture, including chairs, beddings, and standing desks to ensure the optimal comfort of users during device use. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Manufacturing devices with ergonomic design features that offer users optimal comfort and promote good posture during device usage. - **Healthcare Industry:** Creating ergonomic health equipment that helps patients strengthen their body muscles, ligaments and joints while giving them therapy support that complements optimum relaxation during device usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rest-Supportive Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-concept.md) - [Sustainable Ergonomic Lap Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapod-lap-desk.md) - [Supplemental Posture Chair Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curble-chair.md) - [Contoured Gamer Support Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neochi-pillow-for-gaming.md) - [Collapsible Posture Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-portable-seat.md) - [Ergonomic Modular Mousepads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isoarm.md) - [Ultra-Slim Folding Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metastand-pro.md) - [Mobile Reading Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropads-new-bookcase.md) - [Cradling Alignment Back Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumbar-back-support.md)