# Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories These Playful Desk Accessories Feature Unexpected Forms By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/08/05/these-playful-desk-accessories-might-have-you-craving-for-eggs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=these-playful-desk-accessories-might-have-you-craving-for-eggs)  These conceptual playful desk accessories are a line of curiously formed items for placement on a workstation to support productivity and more during the workday. The items draw inspiration from the traditional games played by children in Korea, and include items such as Madang, Juldaligi, the Gang Gang Sulae [desk timer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-stopwatch) and more. Each of the products are characterized by their all-white finish that's accented by pops of orange components and touches to make them an eye-catching addition to any desk or table. The conceptual playful desk accessories are the design work of Jiung Yun, Siwook Lee, Jihyun Hong and Junsu Lee. The items speak to an embracing of [play within professional environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cozy-room-lofi) as a way to brainstorm, destress and curb anxiety. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Playful Desk Accessories:** Opportunity for designers to create more playful and unique desk accessories for the workplace. - **Incorporating Play in Professional Environments:** Opportunity for companies to embrace and incorporate play as a tool for destressing and productivity. - **Cultural Inspiration for Product Design:** Opportunity for designers to draw inspiration from cultural elements to create innovative products. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** Opportunity for office supply companies to create more innovative and playful products that enhance productivity. - **Product Design:** Opportunity for product design companies to create more culturally inspired and unique designs for various consumer products. - **Workplace Wellness:** Opportunity for workplace wellness companies to incorporate playful elements to enhance destressing and productivity in the workplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskrisk.md) - [Soothing Tetrapod Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seawall-desk-accessories.md) - [Productive Desk Accessory Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yazak.md) - [Beach-Inspired Desk Trios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskterior.md) - [Modular Play-Friendly Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-concept.md) - [Modern Wooden Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofiistory-desk-supplies.md) - [Playful Industrial Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection.md) - [Digital Productivity Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-accessory-concept.md) - [Carved Timber Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organization-kit.md)