# Upended Working Women Portraits Building Images by Isabelle Wenzel Explores Boredom in Offices By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-images References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/isabelle-wenzel) & [isabelle-wenzel](http://www.isabelle-wenzel.com/) The Building Images [portrait series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headshotwork) revolves around some very awkward captures of [working women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underpaid-women). As though succumbing to the unnatural and life-sucking boredom that can only be experienced in a [traditional office setting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-workplace), the subjects in the Building Images series have buried their heads in incredibly creative and flexible ways. Shot by photographer Isabelle Wenzel, the Building Images series have a gritty quality about it as though they are candid captures. Wenzel reveals, "I have never worked in an office and found it fascinating to see how functional and minimal the movements of people are in such a place. It made me wonder how long I could keep sitting still." Clearly, she didn't think she could sit still for that long. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Awkward Working Women Portraits:** Opportunity to explore unconventional representations of the modern working woman and challenge traditional office stereotypes. - **Boredom in Offices:** Potential to develop innovative strategies to combat workplace boredom and enhance employee engagement. - **Creative Office Poses:** Possibility to create new tools or techniques to encourage flexibility and creativity in office environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Potential for photographers to experiment with unique perspectives and capture captivating moments in office settings. - **Human Resources:** Opportunity for HR professionals to design engaging workplaces and implement strategies to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. - **Product Design:** Potential to create ergonomic furniture or office accessories that can enable flexibility and comfort for office workers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art Gallery-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maniera.md) - [Creativity Enhancing WFH Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/other-angles-collection.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-workplace.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Comfort-Enhancing Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relaxound.md) - [Personal Cubicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes.md)