# Adaptable Teamwork Tables The Collab Desk Conforms to the Task at Hand By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-06-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collab-desk References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Collab-Desk/2797283) The various essential aspects of a boardroom have been combined in a single piece of furniture. Because of the integration of so many conveniences, the Collab Desk can become a fully functioning meeting spot amidst even an [open-concept office arrangement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officetopia). To designer Alan Lu, it was important to give this table wheels, allowing it to be pivoted in its place and potentially rolled into a different room. A broad tabletop accommodates up to six occupied [swivel chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair) and broadens lightly at one end to present an accessible media drawer with a selection of cable sockets. There's a wall installed against the short end of the Collab Desk that can act as a privacy partition for a cubicle-like environment. Alternatively it functions as a [whiteboard and a projection screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokuyo) for assistive visual communication. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Adaptable Furniture:** The integration of conveniences in the Collab Desk shows a trend towards adaptable furniture that can conform to different tasks and environments. - **Flexible Workspaces:** The Collab Desk's ability to be rolled into different rooms reflects the trend towards flexible workspaces that can be easily reconfigured. - **Collaborative Technology:** The inclusion of a media drawer and cable sockets in the Collab Desk highlights the trend of integrating collaborative technology into furniture for seamless communication and connectivity. ### Where This Applies - **Office Furniture:** The Collab Desk is an innovation in the office furniture industry, providing businesses with an adaptable and functional meeting space. - **Interior Design:** The trend towards adaptable furniture creates opportunities for interior designers to create flexible and multifunctional workspaces. - **Technology Integration:** The Collab Desk showcases the trend of integrating technology into furniture, offering opportunities for technology companies to develop innovative solutions for collaborative work environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Projection Mobile Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmus-mobile-desk.md) - [Multipurpose Adaptable Office Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pluralis.md) - [Private Multifunctional Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worklab.md) - [Modular Working Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-working-desk.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md) - [Versatile Table Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cromo.md) - [Minimalist Modular Creative Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-desk.md) - [Aftermarket Desk Accessory Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waakwagon-column.md) - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md)