# Steering Wheel Desks Mobile Office Desks Advises to Be Used Only While Parked By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-09-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-office-desks References: [toxel](http://www.toxel.com/tech/2009/09/05/innovative-steering-wheel-desk/) & [mobileofficedesk](http://www.mobileofficedesk.com/) With texting while driving regulations becoming more and more stringent this steering wheel laptop desk seems a little unexpected. However, the unit comes complete with a “disclaimer that advises you to only use this desk while your vehicle is parked with the engine turned OFF,” according to Toxel. The Buddy Desk, as it is called, could actually be quite useful for people who spend a lot of time on the road. Besides using it as a laptop desk it can also be used for [reading, writing or have lunch on](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly). You can get your own Buddy Desk for about $20 from the Mobile Office Desk link below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 59% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile Office Desks:** Opportunity for innovation in creating more versatile and functional mobile office desks for professionals on the go. - **Road Safety Technology:** Opportunity for innovation in developing road safety technologies that can prevent distractions and reduce accidents. - **Work-life Balance Tools:** Opportunity for innovation in designing work-life balance tools that allow professionals to be productive while still prioritizing safety and personal time. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Accessories:** Opportunity for the automotive accessories industry to create and market safer and more efficient workspace solutions for vehicles. - **Technology and Gadgets:** Opportunity for the technology and gadgets industry to develop innovative devices that promote productivity and safety in mobile work environments. - **Personal Productivity Tools:** Opportunity for the personal productivity tools industry to offer solutions that combine portability and efficiency for professionals working on the road. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saddle-Style Vehicle Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daylodge-workspace.md) - [Ergonomic Laptop Desk Caddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-desk-caddy.md) - [Travel Lap Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stowaway-lap-desk.md) - [Ultra-Portable Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-desk-design.md) - [Portable Professional Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laptop-stand-desk.md) - [Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapcase.md) - [Height-Adjustable Laptop Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-and-laptop-table.md) - [Detachable Wall-Mounted Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-desk-system.md) - [Multifunctional WFH Lap Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-skye-lap-desk.md)