# Private Public Workstation Shades The 'Corner Office' Helps to Limit Distractions When Working By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-office References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/09/26/pop-up-privacy/) & [pablodesigns](http://www.pablodesigns.com/) The 'Corner Office' is a modern piece of equipment for the office or public space that will offer users the ability to focus on their work without having to deal with [visual distractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-bar) that can develop around them. The unit works by being installed onto the corner of a workstation or in the middle of a shared one and providing access to illumination, power and privacy. The flexible design of the unit allows it to be reconfigured as needed and addresses the needs of those in [shared workplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mespace-workstation) to help individuals limit the number of times they are distracted throughout the day. The 'Corner Office' [privacy unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin) has been designed by Peter Stathis and Michael McCoy for Pablo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 22% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Privacy Workstations:** Opportunity to design customizable private workstations for public spaces to limit distractions and increase productivity. - **Flexible Workplace Accessories:** Opportunity to innovate and create flexible accessories that can be reconfigured as needed for shared workspaces. - **Workspace Distraction Reduction:** Opportunity to design solutions that address the issue of visual distractions in public workspaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Furniture and Equipment:** Introducing customizable privacy units as part of their product line can differentiate companies and increase sales. - **Interior Design and Architecture:** Partnering with furniture and equipment manufacturers to create modern solutions for shared workspace design can attract new clients and increase reputation. - **Co-working and Public Workspaces:** Providing private workstations can improve customer satisfaction and retention in the co-working space industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Acoustic Workstation Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-desk.md) - [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) - [Minimalist Private Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarlux-soundproof-space.md) - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md) - [Adaptive Color Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-workplace.md) - [Modular Work Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mespace-workstation.md) - [Privacy Workspace Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin.md)