# Electrically Charged Escritoires Desk 117 Plugs in to Become a Powerful Productivity Station By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-117 References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/48042/) & [davidhsurbonmade](http://davidhsu.carbonmade.com/projects/4345555) A desk is an important piece of furniture that often unfortunately has its position in a room dictated by the location of the most convenient wall socket. Desk 117 doesn't require such a fuss, nor a lengthy power strip. It can be placed wherever you like, in a way that can emphasizes its [sleek and sculptural appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spout). This feature was achieved by David Hsu through the integration of a [built-in power bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-multitap), fed by a single cable that plugs into the wall. Computers, sound systems, printers, phone chargers and lamps can be connected and kept tidy with coiled cords for a neat and streamlined workstation. Desk 117 accommodates a range of techie needs and its two-tier surface invites an assortment of activities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Integrated Power Bars:** The integration of built-in power bars into furniture eliminates the need for messy power strips and offers a convenient way to power multiple devices. - **Streamlined Workstations:** Designing furniture with built-in power bars and coiled cords promotes a neat and clutter-free workspace, enhancing productivity and organization. - **Flexible Furniture Placement:** Furniture that can be placed anywhere in a room, without the restriction of wall sockets, allows for more versatile and aesthetically pleasing interior design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The integration of built-in power bars in desks and other furniture pieces presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the furniture industry to enhance functionality and aesthetics. - **Home Office Equipment:** The development of streamlined workstations with integrated power bars offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the home office equipment industry to improve productivity and organization for remote workers. - **Interior Design:** The availability of furniture with flexible placement options opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the interior design industry to create more versatile and visually appealing spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Subtle Tech-Infused Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koble-tori-40.md) - [Elegant Working Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindset-builtin-computer-desk.md) - [Ultra-Organized Work Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-for-students.md) - [Progressive Colorful Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lonhub.md) - [Tech-Packed Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revoxen-standing-desk.md) - [Sleek Storage-Packed Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threesix-desk.md) - [Minimalist Professional Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-x-twelve-south-desk.md) - [Modular Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modulo-1.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md)