# Space-Saving Computer Platforms Laptop Stand Frees Up the Area Beneath it for Other Desktop Items By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-footprint-laptop-stand References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/minimal-footprint-laptop-stand-gives-you-more-space-on-your-desk/) & [oceancohen.me](http://www.oceancohen.me/industrial/laptopstand/) The ideal is, of course, to have a clutter-free workstation with ample exposed tabletop for the efficient execution of an assortment of tasks. Since few people can boast about an immaculately tidy work environment, the Minimal Footprint Laptop Stand would prove useful to plenty. [Ocean Cohen's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye) design consists of a metal brace with a cantilevered bend that clamps securely to the back of your desk. A supplementary panel can be slid back and forth and adjusted to a downward angle, enabling you to position your notebook computer for the best view and access to its buttons. Large round perforations in the Minimal Footprint Laptop Stand facilitate [cord management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-desk1) to keep the space beneath it completely open. It's under here where you can stash peripherals like mice and keyboards or things like books and office supplies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 95% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Clutter-free Workstations:** Designing products that minimize clutter on workstations will continue to be in high demand. - **Cord Management:** Innovative cord management solutions for workstations will remain in demand. - **Adjustable Computer Platforms:** Designing adjustable computer stands will be increasingly important as more people work from home. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Furniture:** Office furniture manufacturers could develop innovative computer stands that address workplace clutter and cord management. - **Workstation Accessories:** Companies could capitalize on the trend for workstations with adjustable computer platforms and develop compatible accessories. - **Home Office Supplies:** As more people work from home, there will be an increasing demand for space-saving and adjustable computer stands and cord management solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Tubular Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookarc-flex-macbook-stand.md) - [Highly Portable Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxtand-20.md) - [Slender Ergonomic Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onepiece-laptop-stand.md) - [Ergonomic Multi-Position Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartview-organizing-laptop-riser.md) - [Ultra-Slim Folding Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metastand-pro.md) - [All-in-One Laptop Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-casa-popup-desk.md) - [Collapsible Laptop Holder Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-macbook-stand.md) - [Elevated Rotating Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-hub.md) - [Lightweight Aluminum Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-fold.md)