# Transparent Working Pods Company FiftyThree Uses a Closed-off Open Concept for Brainstorming By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-03-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiftythree References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/fiftythree-offices-in-new-york-feature-transparent-creative-spaces-03-14-2014/) & [fiftythree](http://www.fiftythree.com/) Contemporary workspaces are far from the age-old, closed-off cubicles, and FiftyThree is a company working to stay ahead of the work-environment curb. Its office is now equipped with [transparent pods for working](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-work-pod), allowing users some piece and quiet while still gaining energy from those around them. Granted, many introverts would argue that open office spaces are more of a hindrance than a help - it really just depends on your working style. However, for those who gain inspiration and are motivated by those working around them, this transparent pod at company FiftyThree could be the ideal solution for peace and quiet in the midst of a bustling office. Just remember that although you feel cut off from the sounds of the surrounding workspace, people can still look in and see you! Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/fiftythree-offices-in-new-york-feature-transparent-creative-spaces-03-14-2014/), [fiftythree](http://www.fiftythree.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Transparent Working Pods:** Opportunity for companies to create private workspaces within open concept offices by using transparent pods for focused work while still benefiting from the energy of the surrounding environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Design:** Incorporating transparent working pods into office spaces to provide employees with a balance of privacy and collaboration. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Designing and manufacturing transparent pod structures for use in modern office environments. - **Interior Design:** Creating customizable and aesthetically pleasing transparent pods that seamlessly fit into the overall office design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md) - [Minimalist Private Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarlux-soundproof-space.md) - [First-Class Working Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-work-pod.md) - [Connected Workplace Privacy Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-booths.md) - [Privacy Workspace Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin.md) - [Personal Cubicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes.md) - [Hybrid Office Desk Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-flowspace.md) - [Calming Acoustic Privacy Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actiu-qyos.md) - [Ergonomic Accessible Work Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-work.md)