# Enclosed Workspace Productivity Pods The 'Capsule' Office Pod Offers a Private Space to Work By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-office-pod References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/kateryna-sokolova-designs-capsule-office-pod-for-casala/124943/) & [sokolova-design](http://sokolova-design.com/en/products/capsule-collection/) Open-concept offices are great for collaboration but can be distracting for those looking to get private work done, so the 'Capsule' office pod has been created to help offer a solution. The furniture is the design work of Ukraine-based industrial designer Kateryna Sokolova for Netherlands-based furniture brand [Casala](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallstreet) and has been created in one, two and three-seat variations. This enables professionals to get work done in a private manner without the need for an enclosed workstation, while also enhancing the design aesthetic of the space it's placed in. The 'Capsule' office pod is crafted from durable materials including a steel frame and oak legs, and features cushions upholstered in Nevada fabric to help offer [noise reduction capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonus-m). Image Credit: Kateryna Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Enclosed Workspace Pods:** Creating enclosed workspaces within open-concept offices provides a solution for professionals seeking privacy and focus. - **Flexible Furniture Design:** Furniture designs like the 'Capsule' office pod offer modular and adaptable solutions for modern work environments. - **Noise Reduction Technologies:** The use of noise-reducing materials and fabrics, like Nevada fabric, helps enhance productivity in collaborative workspaces. ### Where This Applies - **Office Furniture:** The office furniture industry can leverage the demand for enclosed workspace pods by creating innovative and customizable designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate enclosed workspace pods into their plans to improve the functionality and aesthetics of open-concept offices. - **Acoustics and Soundproofing:** Companies specializing in acoustics and soundproofing can develop new solutions to enhance privacy and reduce noise in office environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md) - [First-Class Working Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-work-pod.md) - [Privacy Workspace Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin.md) - [Minimalist Private Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarlux-soundproof-space.md) - [Calming Acoustic Privacy Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actiu-qyos.md) - [Personal Cubicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes.md) - [Customizable Personal Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-pod.md) - [Connected Workplace Privacy Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-booths.md) - [Workplace Wellness Capsule Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-meditation-pod.md)