# Compact Offices Knot Design's Hinge Workstation is Perfectly Packed By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-workstation References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2010/01/13/hinge-workstation-by-knot-design.php) & [knotdesignllc](http://www.knotdesignllc.com/) The Hinge Workstation can be folded to such a compact state that it would almost pass for a briefcase. Almost, because it would probably be a pretty heavy thing to lug around. Nonetheless, the design, from the Knot Design company, is brilliantly compactable. Ingenious hinges (hence the “Hinge” Workstation) allow the desk/lamp/pencil holder/shelves to be minimized into a slim box. The inclusion of the extras (listed above) make it even more functional than a boring old non-compact desk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Compact Workstations:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating more portable and space-saving workstations with multi-functional features. - **Foldable Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing foldable furniture that can easily transform into compact sizes for easy transportation and storage. - **Minimalistic Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing minimalist designs for office furniture that prioritize space-saving and functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include leveraging advanced materials and design techniques to create compact and foldable furniture solutions. - **Office Supply:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing innovative and space-saving office supplies that can easily be folded or minimized. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include exploring innovative design approaches to create compact and multi-functional products for office spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fold-Away Sleek Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-desk.md) - [Space-Saving Foldable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-desk1.md) - [Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-office-1.md) - [Fold-Down Workstation Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workspace-furniture-solution.md) - [Folding Multifunctional Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignite-desk.md) - [Fold-Out WFH Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-bureau.md) - [Detachable Wall-Mounted Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-desk-system.md) - [All-in-One Laptop Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-casa-popup-desk.md) - [Pocket Storage-Equipped Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-desk.md)