# Suitcase Cubicles The Office in a Box is for Those Who Work Out of Their Briefcase By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-in-a-box References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/toshihiko-hazama-s-office-in-a-box-is-for-the-igeneration/) & [fr.myfab](http://fr.myfab.com/) Most urban professionals now pretty much work from their laptops. They can carry their work around in a bag wherever they go. Since this is the growing trend, it only makes sense that furniture like the Office in a Box is becoming more popular. The only thing a lot of people really need now is a desk and a bit of storage space for odds and ends. The Office in a Box measures 52 x 100 cm, making it one of the most compact models around. Constructed from polished aluminum, this baby even comes with a wheelie chair--the perfect tool for when you want to work closer to that cute new coworker! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 35% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Remote Work:** As more professionals work from their laptops, there is a growing need for compact and portable office furniture and equipment. - **Compact Office Furniture:** The popularity of the Office in a Box indicates a trend towards smaller and more efficient office furniture for urban professionals. - **Flexible Workstations:** The Office in a Box's compact and mobile design suggests a growing trend towards flexible and adaptable workstations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Furniture:** As demand for compact and portable office furniture grows, there is an opportunity to innovate new designs and materials for modern professionals. - **Remote Work Tools:** As remote work becomes more commonplace, there is a need for new tools and technologies that cater to mobile professionals, such as compact and fully-equipped workstations like the Office in a Box. - **Interior Design:** The Office in a Box's sleek and modern design showcases a trend towards minimalist and functional interior design for urban offices and small apartments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-office-1.md) - [Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workpod-mobile-office.md) - [Portable Personal Office Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beblau-vertical-office.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Modern Portable Work Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknic.md) - [All-in-One Laptop Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-casa-popup-desk.md) - [Scooter-Like Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-work-station.md) - [Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapcase.md) - [Ultra-Portable Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-desk-design.md)