# Quirky Cubic Workstations The Koloro Desks are Chromatic Privacy Boxes By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-08-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koloro-desks References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/torafu-architects) & [torafu](http://torafu.com) The ingenious designers at the Torafu studio have created the [highly customizable Koloro desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunon-furniture-mixcube) as a [cleverly confined but pleasant workspace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kall-booth). These cubic quarters are painted a [vibrant color on the interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-spaces). The space is neither cramped nor claustrophobia-inducing, for there are two window panels that open up the side walls. These ledges may be used to place books, coffee mugs or to set up a lamp. By providing perfectly painted insides, it is easy to imagine a themed workplace to fit the color palette. A pale pink color suggests a younger and creative space that is full of whimsy, whereas a darker gray color facilitates a serious and studious environment. The Koloro desks are what you make them so be sure to decorate! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Workstations:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in creating workstations that can be personalized to fit individual preferences and needs. - **Vibrant Interior Designs:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in developing interior designs that use vibrant colors to create visually stimulating workspaces. - **Themed Workplace Design:** Disruptive innovation possibilities exist in designing workspaces that can be themed according to specific color palettes or aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found in the furniture manufacturing industry, specifically in developing customizable workstations like the Koloro desks. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the field of interior design, particularly in creating vibrant and visually appealing workspaces like the Koloro desks. - **Office Supplies and Decor:** In the industry of office supplies and decor, disruptive innovation can be pursued by offering themed workplace design elements that allow for individualized customization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md) - [People-Pleasing Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubicle-system.md) - [Cozy Home Office Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabloid-desk.md) - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md) - [Modular Work Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mespace-workstation.md) - [Minimalist Modular Creative Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-desk.md) - [Soft-Sided Cocoon Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddyhub-desk.md) - [Privacy Workspace Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin.md)