# Whimsical Work Environments The 'Ocean of Dots' Office by Matsuya Art Works is Dynamic By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-of-dots-office-by-matsuya-art-works References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/ocean-of-dots) & [matsuya-art-works.co.jp](http://www.matsuya-art-works.co.jp/) The 'Ocean of Dots' office by Matsuya Art Works Co. Ltd. is a [whimsical take on traditional corporate design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unorthodox-designs). Located in a Japanese private school, this intriguing space dares to stand out. The Okayama 'Ocean of Dots' office by Matsuya Art Works leaves a dizzying effect on its visitors with an abundance of reflective materiality that showcases a multitude of bold white dots. Designed by Tetsuya Matsumoto, the focal points of the space appear to be hovering in the air. Using thousands of white dots, the designer applied the dynamic elements onto a series of [translucent screen walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awt-bar). These screens serve as spacial dividers, separating the area into a number of meeting rooms. Extending onto a mirrored wall, the dots reflect onto one another, giving the illusion of a grand space that is visually expanded. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 48% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whimsical Office Spaces:** Designing unconventional, whimsical spaces for corporate environments can boost employee creativity and productivity. - **Reflective Materials:** Incorporating reflective materials such as mirrors and translucent screens can create dynamic and visually appealing designs. - **Illusionary Design Elements:** Using carefully placed design elements such as dots or patterns can create the illusion of larger spaces and unique focal points. ### Where This Applies - **Office Interior Design:** Office interior design companies can incorporate unconventional design elements and materials to create unique and visually striking workspaces. - **Furniture and Decor:** Companies specializing in furniture and decor can create products that cater to the growing demand for whimsical and unconventional office spaces. - **Corporate Event Planning:** Corporate event planners can design events and conferences that incorporate whimsical and visually appealing design elements, creating a memorable experience for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Contemporary Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-contemporary-office.md) - [Colorful Creative Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office.md) - [Incredibly Colorful Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-office.md) - [Multi-Purpose Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokuyo.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Simplistic Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lives-post-beam.md) - [Valley-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitaoka-group-office.md) - [Contemporary Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officetopia.md) - [Wired Grid Open Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scienceio.md) - [Reinvented Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad.md)