# Reconfigurable See-Through Desks The Grid System by Yin Chang is Inspired by Traditional Design By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-system References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/06/3d-modular-desks.html) & [yingchang](http://www.yingchang.co.uk/) The Grid System is a desk that functions as interestingly as it looks. Aptly named, the design is essentially a three dimensional version of the a two dimensional grid system. Full of blocks and layers, the desk is made up of [modular parts that can be reconfigured](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco) into any number of ways to suit the needs and wants of the owner. Designed by Yin Chang, a London-based product designer and [Royal College of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phytosymbiosis) graduate, the Grid System was inspired by the work of legendary designers Josef Müller-Brockmann and Wim Crouwel. It is made up of a [base metal frame, mesh boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firki), and a series of multi-purpose accessories. The mesh boxes are available in three different sizes and are attached to the frame with aluminum rods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Desks:** The trend of modular and reconfigurable desks is on the rise, providing customized solutions to suit the needs of modern workplaces. - **3d-printed Furniture:** The use of 3D printing technology in furniture manufacturing allows for greater flexibility, customization and design creativity. - **Minimalistic Design:** The rise in popularity of minimalistic design in modern workplaces is leading to the creation of innovative and functional furniture pieces like the Grid System desk. ### Where This Applies - **Office Furniture:** The office furniture industry can take advantage of the trend of modular and reconfigurable desks to offer tailored solutions to modern workplaces. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can leverage 3D printing technology to create customizable and unique furniture designs like the Grid System desk. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** The minimalist design trend is providing architecture and interior design professionals with the opportunity to create functional and visually appealing workspaces using innovative furniture pieces like the Grid System desk. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sliding Grid-Affixed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-to-square.md) - [Modular Working Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-working-desk.md) - [Minimalist Modular Creative Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-desk.md) - [Office Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bisley-align.md) - [Desk Organizer Lamp Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engrid-desk-lamp.md) - [Customizable Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelcase-flex-personal-spaces.md) - [Industrial Metal-Framed Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-field-desk.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Storage-Attached Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-chair.md)