# Mug-Shaped Workspaces The Coffee Office Provides Ample Privacy in Style By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-office References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/workstation-in-a-coffee-mug-with-all-amenities-but-space/) Open concept work spaces take away from privacy and quiet work time, but with the Coffee Office workstation, offices can once again bring [privacy back into the work place](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin). The Coffee Office is a circular workstation that resembles a good ol’ cup of joe. It was also designed for [public work areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokuyo) such as cafes, libraries and malls. The Coffee Office also comes fully equipped with WiFi, voice and audio players, touch-sensitive screen and a light-up keyboard. To top it off, the [portable workspace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknic) comes with a built-in coffeemaker that allows users to make a single cup with a variety of flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Privacy-centric Workspaces:** Opportunities for designing workstations that prioritize privacy and provide quiet work time. - **Café-style Work Environments:** Creating workspaces that resemble cafes to enhance productivity and creativity. - **Portable Workstations:** Developing lightweight and portable workstations that can be easily moved and set up in different locations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Innovative furniture designs that cater to the need for privacy and flexibility in office spaces. - **Technology:** Creating integrated workstations with advanced features like WiFi, touch-sensitive screens, and voice/audio players. - **Food and Beverage:** Exploring opportunities for integrating food and beverage facilities into workspaces, such as built-in coffeemakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Cubicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes.md) - [Soft-Sided Cocoon Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddyhub-desk.md) - [First-Class Working Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-work-pod.md) - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md) - [Acoustic Workstation Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-desk.md) - [Minimalist Private Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarlux-soundproof-space.md) - [Modular Work Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mespace-workstation.md) - [Connected Workplace Privacy Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-booths.md) - [Privacy Workspace Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin.md)