# Donkey Desks iBride Creates Martin the Mule Office Furniture By Rachel | Published 2009-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibride-martin-mule-desk-office References: [cubeme](http://cubeme.com/blog/2009/07/15/martin-the-mule-by-ibride-design-studio/) & [ibride.fr](http://www.ibride.fr/) Meet Martin the Mule. Martin the Mule is a design by iBride that is part [computer desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk) and part barnyard awesome. The Martin the Mule design by iBride can hold a [flat-screen computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leandesk), has lighting and Internet connections, and is perfect for the donkey lovers amongst us: what I can only assume to be a niche (yet crucially important) market. **Implications** - How many times in life are you really going to be able to say that you used Internet on the back of a mule? Exactly, not too many times. Better hope on the Martin the Mule bandwagon. Take a look at the Martin the Mule design by iBride here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 49% | 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 - **Donkey-inspired Office Furniture:** The Martin the Mule design by iBride combines functionality with a unique barnyard aesthetic, offering an opportunity for companies to tap into the donkey lover market and create innovative office furniture. - **Niche Computer Desks:** The Martin the Mule design by iBride caters to a specific audience, highlighting the potential for companies to develop specialized computer desks that cater to unique interests and preferences. - **Novelty Workspaces:** iBride's Martin the Mule design introduces a playful twist to office furniture, inspiring businesses to explore innovative and whimsical designs that can enhance employee creativity and productivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design and Manufacturing:** The Martin the Mule design presents an opportunity for furniture companies to create innovative and unique office furniture that caters to niche markets. - **E-commerce and Retail:** The demand for donkey-themed office furniture, as showcased by iBride's Martin the Mule, opens up opportunities for online retailers to tap into this market and offer specialized products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the Martin the Mule design by iBride to incorporate quirky and playful elements into workspaces, providing clients with unique and engaging office environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Timber Workstation Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adudu-desk.md) - [Demure Dog House Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hut-desk.md) - [Horse-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-falabella-stool.md) - [Dog-Friendly Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agility-desk.md) - [Ultra-Chic Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desks.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Motorized Cable-Hiding Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steno-sitandstand-work-desk.md) - [Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabinett-desk.md) - [Elegant Working Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindset-builtin-computer-desk.md)