# Workspace Privacy Accessories The DeskShell by Ganjavian Kawamura is Great for Open Offices By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskshell-by-ganjavian-kawamura References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2012/02/deskshell-desk-divider.html) & [studio-kg](http://www.studio-kg.com/) Privacy is a often a necessity in work places, and DeskShell by Ganjavian Kawamura ensures that people have it whenever and wherever necessary. For some, privacy may be needed for important phone calls or meetings. For others, privacy is essential to getting their work done. Either way, this simple and portable office accessory acts as an impromptu cubical when the time calls for it. Since open spaces are being touted as optimal for many companies, DeskShell by Ganjavian Kawamura provides an easy way to introduce enclosed environments without permanently disrupting the laid-back vibe of the office. Founders Key Portilla-Kawamura and Ali Ganjavian futher explain its benefits, "It is light, stackable and upholstered in sound absorbing fabric." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Workspace Privacy Solutions:** The DeskShell by Ganjavian Kawamura is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to create enclosed environments in open office spaces. - **Portable Office Accessories:** The DeskShell by Ganjavian Kawamura presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies seeking to provide employees with privacy on-demand. - **Sound Absorbing Technology:** The use of sound absorbing fabric in the DeskShell by Ganjavian Kawamura presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies aiming to reduce noise pollution in open office environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Furniture:** The DeskShell by Ganjavian Kawamura can create new opportunities for the office furniture industry, allowing them to design and manufacture privacy solutions for modern workspaces. - **Tech Gadgets:** The DeskShell by Ganjavian Kawamura offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for tech gadget manufacturers to create portable office accessories that enhance privacy and productivity. - **Interior Design:** The DeskShell by Ganjavian Kawamura can drive innovation in the interior design industry by inspiring new approaches to creating flexible and private workspaces in open office environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft-Sided Cocoon Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddyhub-desk.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.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) - [Privacy Workspace Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin.md) - [Minimalist Private Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarlux-soundproof-space.md) - [Sound-Absorbing Cozy Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddyhub.md) - [Mobile Professional Workstation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-desk-divider.md) - [Personal Cubicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes.md)