# Lumber Laptop Lecterns The Lina Desk is Formed Almost Entirely from One Continuous Panel By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lina-desk References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/francoishurtaud/frame/1886279) It may be an age-old material, but designers have yet to cease being inspired by the compelling properties of wood. The concept for the Lina Desk by Francois Hurtaud takes an incredibly [contemporary style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk), made possible by modern technological processes. The lanky [bent plywood object](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1) gets its character from the marriage of white ash and black walnut layers molded into a smooth and sinuous escritoire. An [open tray is formed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-concept) beneath an upper flat surface, providing a place to set books, gadgets and perhaps a separate keyboard below your notebook computer. Arthur Kenzo and Francois de Martrin-Donos collaborated on this design, and the team of three placed prioritized aesthetics and the reduction of waste in the manufacturing of the Lina Desk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Furniture:** Designers are prioritizing the reduction of waste in manufacturing processes, creating opportunities for sustainable furniture innovations. - **Contemporary Woodwork:** The combination of modern technological processes and age-old wood materials inspire designers to create contemporary woodwork designs with unique aesthetic appeal. - **Multifunctional Workspaces:** The incorporation of open trays and separate keyboard compartments in desk designs caters to the need for multifunctional workspaces, presenting opportunities for innovative office furniture solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The demand for sustainable and contemporary wood furniture presents growth opportunities for manufacturers in the furniture industry. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore incorporating sustainable and contemporary woodwork designs into their projects, aligning with the growing trend in furniture design. - **Technology Accessories:** The need for separate keyboard compartments creates a market for innovative technology accessories that enhance users' workspaces and improve ergonomics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Ultra-Chic Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desks.md) - [Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabinett-desk.md) - [Single-Piece Construction Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-desk.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Elegant Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-desk-design.md) - [Minimalist Modular Creative Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-desk.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md) - [Multifunctional Solid Wood Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood-classic-solid-wood-desk.md) - [Elegant Working Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindset-builtin-computer-desk.md)