# Workplace Furniture Designs KFI Studios Partnered with Union Design to Release New Lines By Lima Kalim | Published 2024-07-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfi-studios References: [kfistudios](http://kfistudios.com/)  [KFI Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-collection) and [Union Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversa) teamed up to launch two new lines, the Avalon Collection and Alden. The Avalon Collection showcases soft, sculpted shapes contrasted against a [slender steel frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-chair-collection). The chair has a distinct split design for the seat and back, creating a visually lightweight look. Optional add-ons for the lounge chair include a swivel table and screen, a side table, and a coat hook. This lounge chair has a more upright posture suited for traditional lounging. Alden, with its new wood top option, is an excellent choice for lounges and collaborative spaces that require adaptable work surfaces. Its portable C-shaped design and integrated handle allow for easy relocation to different work areas, catering to diverse work requirements. Whether working independently or with colleagues, Alden provides sufficient space for a laptop and other work necessities, establishing itself as a dependable partner. Image Credit: KFI Studios ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Furniture:** Furniture designs like those in the Avalon Collection are focusing on modularity with optional add-ons, enabling personalized and flexible work environments. - **Portable Workstations:** Alden's portable, C-shaped design emphasizes the rising demand for flexible and movable workspaces that cater to versatile working needs. - **Aesthetically Lightweight Designs:** The visually lightweight look of the Avalon Collection, achieved with split seat and back designs, reflects the trend toward visually appealing yet functional office furniture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Furniture Manufacturing:** The industry is innovating with adaptable and visually lightweight designs that cater to modern workspaces with flexible use cases. - **Interior Design:** Designing workspaces now often includes solutions that integrate modular and portable furniture to accommodate dynamic office layouts. - **Collaborative Tools and Furniture:** As collaborative and individual workspaces merge, industries are focusing on developing furniture that supports versatile and adaptable work modes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Contract Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversa.md) - [Design-Conscious Office Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-collection.md) - [Slick Commercial Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commercial-furniture-collection.md) - [Workplace Table Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hum.md) - [Rounded Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotti-collection.md) - [Collaborative Contemporary Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salone-del-mobile-2026.md) - [Sophisticated Collaborative Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-works1.md) - [Adaptive Office Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teknion.md) - [Minimalist Office Furniture Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-furniture-launch.md)