# Nap-Encouraging Partitions Assaf Israel and Sharon Liverant's For The Rest Concept Ensures Comfort By Meghan Young | Published 2016-06-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-rest References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3060631/this-device-transforms-your-desk-into-a-place-to-take-a-nap-at-work/1) & [joynout](http://www.joynout.com/) For The Rest is the name of a clever partition that doubles as a comfortable perch for people to nap on when drowsiness rears its ugly head. Workplaces are slowly realizing that the needs of their employees range and sleep plays a particularly crucial role. There are some jobs out there that require ungodly hours and that's where For The Rest comes in. Designed by Assaf Israel and Sharon Liverant of Israel-based design firm Joynout, For The Rest essentially stays as a [divider between employees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mespace-workstation) most of the time. But as soon as [sleep is imminent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-capsule), a person needs only to rotated and flip it down in order to create a cozy surface to rest his or her head on. Of course, people will have to feel comfortable napping in public to use it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile Partitions:** Designing partitions that can serve alternate purposes, such as nap-friendly surfaces, can revolutionize traditional office spaces. - **Holistic Employee Wellness:** More companies are recognizing the importance of employee wellbeing, and incorporating features such as nap-friendly partitions can help boost productivity and satisfaction levels. - **Flexible Workspaces:** Adaptable office structures that can change to cater to various employee needs, including dedicated areas for sleeping, can help attract and retain top talent. ### Where This Applies - **Office Furniture:** Companies in this industry can consider creating partitions that serve multi-functional purposes, such as nap-friendly surfaces, to appeal to the emerging workforce’s evolving demands. - **Corporate Wellness:** Incorporating innovative features, such as nap-friendly partitions, can help differentiate companies in this industry and increase employee engagement long-term. - **Interior Design:** Designers can tap into the growing demand for adaptable office spaces with partitions which can switch forms, such as from dividers to comfortable napping surfaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nap-Oriented Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-nap-chair.md) - [Rest-Supportive Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-concept.md) - [Standing Tranquil Napping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giraffenap.md) - [Redesigning Restful Moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew-project.md) - [Face-First Flight Rest Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-aid.md) - [Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-rest-1.md) - [Nap-Inducing Lulling Robes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zzzn-sleep-apparel-system.md) - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md) - [Work-Enhancing Partitioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partitioning-system.md)