# Laptop Loungers N@t by Martin Ballendat is an Armchair for Notebook Users By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nt-by-martin-ballendat References: [likecool](http://likecool.com/Nt--Seating--Home.html) & [ballendat.de](http://www.ballendat.de/) N@t is a sleek and chic armchair that can also double up as a comfortable laptop desk. Perfect for a home office or city dwellers with small spaces, this armchair is not only functional but it also works wonderfully with modern decor. This is especially convenient for netbook users who love surfing the Web from their couches. **Implications** - The electronic era is just beginning as laptops, smartphones and tablets become more common and can be found in most homes. Designers should begin to look into creating products that will complement the new technological advancements. This laptop lounger is a prime example of successfully integrating consumers' digital habits into appliances from daily life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Digital Lifestyle:** Creating products that seamlessly integrate consumers' digital habits into daily life. - **Smart Furniture:** Designing furniture that serves multiple purposes and adapts to modern living spaces. - **Compact Computing:** Developing innovative solutions for working on laptops and tablets in limited spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Opportunity to design and produce smart furniture that caters to individuals' digital lifestyles. - **Interior Design:** Integration of technology-inclusive furniture in modern decor presents new opportunities for interior designers. - **Technology:** Creating compact computing solutions to meet the needs of urban dwellers with limited space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adjustable Laptop Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosi.md) - [Height-Adjustable Laptop Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-and-laptop-table.md) - [Nap-Oriented Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-nap-chair.md) - [Mobile Outdoor Workspace Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freelance-workspace.md) - [Ergonomic Luxe Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-chair-1.md) - [Versatile Hybrid Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-hybridlounger.md) - [Ergonomic Inflated Reclined Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-faurebrac.md) - [Traditional Vibrant Outdoor Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/net-lounge.md) - [Rest-Supportive Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-concept.md)