A notch up from the standing desk, this human hamster wheel allows you to multitask. Many people grow concerned about staying stationary at their desks, but this hamster wheel standing desk allows you to prioritize your daily exercise while also getting work done. Instructions to build your own are available on Instructables.
This human hamster wheel gives you everything you could ask for in a desk, save for perhaps a water bottle. This productivity-maximizing invention is a collaborative project from Pier 9 Artist in Residence Robb Godshaw and Instructables developer Will Doenlen. While this particular contraption appears to be placed in a shared office, your own version would work well at home as not to disturb others.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Multitasking Desks
- The trend of integrating physical activity and work is disrupting traditional desk designs.
- DIY Productivity Designs
- The trend of providing instructions for users to create their own innovative work spaces opens up new markets for creative DIY enthusiasts.
- Collaborative Work Space Solutions
- The trend of designing shared work spaces with unique productivity designs encourages collaboration among co-workers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture and Interior Design
- This industry can explore design opportunities to integrate physical activity into standardized office environments.
- Fitness and Wellness
- This industry has the opportunity to expand its customer base by integrating fitness concepts into nontraditional environments such as offices.
- DIY and Crafts
- This industry can offer new products and services for customers interested in building their own customized workspaces with unique productivity features.
