# Workplace Indicator Lights The Luxafor Office Light Serves as a 'Do Not Disturb' for Open Offices By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-light References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/01/usb-light-indicator-for-busy-colleagues-in-open-office-environment.html) & [luxafor](http://luxafor.com/) In an [open office environment without partitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-desk), it's not always easy to shut out distractions, but this is where the Luxafor office light comes in. The [LED light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-screen-mirror-lightstrip) is designed to be mounted atop a computer monitor, in order to display different colored lights, as chosen by a user on-screen. While a green light indicates that you're available, on the other side of the spectrum, read means "do not disturb." Other modes include 'Active Mode,' which can be enabled to indicate that the user has an incoming emails, upcoming events on their calendar or any other messages. For more advanced users, there's also the option to customize the experience as needed. Luxafor's developer, Greynut, has created two prototypes so far—one that runs through a USB and another that uses a rechargeable battery to run. Aiming to raise $42,000, Luxafor is now crowdfunding on [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/914874115/luxafor-your-ultimate-productivity-device). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Open Office Distraction Management:** The Luxafor Office Light is an example of a product that manages distractions in open office environments. - **Customizable Workplace Lights:** The Luxafor Office Light demonstrates customization opportunities for workplace lighting systems. - **Usb/rechargeable Office Peripherals:** The Luxafor Office Light highlights the potential for USB or rechargeable peripherals in the workplace. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Supplies:** The Luxafor Office Light fits into the office supplies industry as a tool for improving productivity. - **Lighting:** The Luxafor Office Light contributes to the evolution of modern lighting, specifically workplace lighting. - **Tech Hardware:** The Luxafor Office Light is an example of a piece of tech hardware that can improve productivity in the workplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Distraction Workplace Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-bar.md) - [Physical Productivity Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-status-bar.md) - [Multifunctional Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boring-lamp.md) - [Visual Reminder Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-reminders-20.md) - [Workstation-Sanitizing Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-desk-light.md) - [Dynamically Customizable Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illum-desk-light.md) - [Malleable Webcam Workstation Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lume-cube-edge-light.md) - [Adaptive Color Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-workplace.md) - [Customizable Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilight-r9-desk-lamp.md)