# Workstations For Fashionable Nomads "The First 4TB iPod" at Monolab By Pearl | Published 2008-08-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-workstation-monolab-design-trunk References: [blueantstudio.blogspot](http://blueantstudio.blogspot.com/2008/07/ultimate-mobil-workstation.html) & [itredux](http://itredux.com/2008/07/27/monolabdesign-trunk/) Workaholics can appreciate this mobile aluminium workstation designed like a modern [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-cabinet-of-curiosities-by-marc-newson) trunk. This "futuristic piece of luggage" started off as sort of a home away from home. Ismael Ghalimi came up with the design when he was "homeless" at one point because he gave up his apartment due to traveling so much for work. He originally wanted a trunk to keep some favourite belongings like books and CDs. When the first aluminium cased [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rv-office) PowerMac came along, he got the idea to integrate that into his aluminium trunk. The drawers and hangers soon got dumped to make room for an Apple [Mac Pro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-pro-bench) with a large LCD, amplifier and speakers. All the components are aluminium encased for consistency. The 5 foot trunk is a monstrous 300 lb on wheels. It is heavy because he used hydraulic dampeners for the two front doors like rear hatches in cars for smoother operation! He described his workstation as "The first 4TB iPod." That prototype is now on display at Monolab Workspace Palo Alto, California. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Workstations:** Opportunity to design mobile workstations that cater to the needs of nomadic professionals. - **Integration of Technology:** Incorporating technology components into furniture pieces to create innovative workstations. - **Luxury Workspace:** Designing high-end and fashionable workstations that resemble luxury luggage. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Furniture manufacturers can explore creating innovative workstations for mobile professionals. - **Technology:** Tech companies can develop technology-integrated furniture solutions for modern workspaces. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can expand into the workspace market by creating high-end, fashionable workstations for professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Creator Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerotrac.md) - [Creative-Centric RV Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rv-office.md) - [Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workpod-mobile-office.md) - [Modern Portable Work Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknic.md) - [Scooter-Like Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-work-station.md) - [All-in-One Workstation Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lt1-laptop-concept.md) - [Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-office-1.md) - [All-in-One Laptop Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-casa-popup-desk.md) - [Mobile Professional Workstation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-desk-divider.md)