# Anti-Tech Office Chairs This Tranquil Chair Helps You Disconnect from Technology By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disconnect-from-technology References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/offline-chair-agata-nowak-08-06-2015/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/AgataNowak) Designer Agata Nowak created an unusual office chair that helps users disconnect from technology. For many people, the majority of their work can be done remotely with the aid of their smartphone. While this kind of mobile technology has greatly improved our capacity for work, it has also made it more difficult for us to disengage. The 'Offline Chair' makes it easier for users to take a digital detox, by forcing them to disconnect from technology. The comfy chair is designed to break our addiction to smartphones by forcing the user to put their device inside a specially made pocket. This pocket is covered in a special fabric that helps block all mobile and Wi-Fi signals. Once the user has disengaged from their smartphone, they can enjoy relaxing in the super soft office chair. For those who find themselves unable to take a break from the online world, this chair is a great way to cultivate a few minutes of peace and quiet. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/offline-chair-agata-nowak-08-06-2015/), [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/AgataNowak) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Digital Detox:** The 'Offline Chair' promotes the trend of disconnecting from technology and taking a break from constant digital connectivity. - **Tech Addiction:** The 'Offline Chair' addresses the growing concern of smartphone addiction and offers a solution to help users break free from their devices. - **Digital Wellness:** The 'Offline Chair' is part of the digital wellness trend, offering a physical space where users can disconnect and focus on their well-being. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The 'Offline Chair' presents an opportunity for furniture companies to create innovative designs that help users balance their online and offline lives. - **Technology:** The 'Offline Chair' highlights the need for technology companies to develop products that promote healthier relationships with devices and encourage digital well-being. - **Wellness:** The 'Offline Chair' intersects with the wellness industry, offering a physical space for users to prioritize self-care and disconnect from technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Future-Facing Tech Brand Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-chair.md) - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md) - [Wellbeing-Harnessing Fan-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanti-chair.md) - [Health-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-office-chair.md) - [Smartphone Addiction Meditation Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-detox-device.md) - [Modern Digital Detox Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-detox-box.md) - [Mindful Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde.md) - [Smartphone-Silencing Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-cowboy-out-of-pocket-pouch.md) - [Avian-Inspired Privacy Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peacock-chair-concept.md)