# Elegant L-Shaped Routers The Playn Router's Design Adds Flair to the Home on Top of Function By Josh Thompson-Persaud | Published 2021-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playn-router References: [core77](https://www.core77.com/posts/109246/Office-for-Designs-Beautiful-Take-on-the-Router?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+core77/blog) & [officefordesign.se](http://www.officefordesign.se/playn) The Playn router from the Swedish studio [Office for Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oom04tissue-clamp) reinvents the clunky router in a sleek, elegant form. The router, made for [Huawei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-x3-pro-wifi), sports a pleasant L shape that enhances its function in the home and optimizes its antenna performance. With proper setup, the Playn router can be used as a bookend or attached to corners or monitors to save space. Moreover, the [minimalistic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection) easily blends into home environments, solving the router eyesore problem. The exterior of the Playn router is coated in soft-touch plastic, and the cable is wrapped in a textile material. These features elevate the router, making it look modern and sophisticated. While Huawei didn't pick up the Playn router project, it serves as a contemporary model for future designs. Image Credit: Office for Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Modern Router Design:** There is room for innovation in creating sleeker and more visually appealing routers to better match home interiors and optimize functionality. - **Multi-functional Routers:** Designing routers that can serve multiple functions, such as acting as a bookend or attaching to surfaces, can add value to the product. - **Sophisticated Router Materials:** Using high-end materials like soft-touch plastic and textile wrapping can elevate the design of routers and make them more appealing in home environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology industry can benefit from investing in innovative router designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry could partner with tech companies to create routers that match the design and style of different living spaces. - **Furniture:** Furniture companies could design products that incorporate routers into their pieces, making them less obtrusive and more functional. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Wifi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-x3-pro-wifi.md) - [Minimalist Circular Router Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-router.md) - [Interchangeable Cover Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-wifi-router.md) - [Smokestack Factory-Inspired Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complex-1.md) - [Customizable Network Router Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-router-1.md) - [Wall Art Mesh Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-ultrathin-mesh-router.md) - [Advanced Avian-Inspired Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlink-aquila-pro-ai-m95.md) - [Elegant Home Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-wifi-pro.md) - [Smarthome Camera Router Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geist.md)