# Pop-Up Dining Rooms Private Dining by James Plant By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-dining-rooms-private-dining-by-james-plant References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/at-europe/private-dining-from-james-plant-london-061675) & [jamesplantdesign](http://www.jamesplantdesign.com/) Imagine a dining room that unfolds, pop-up book style, from a depth of 17 centimeters, and you have James Plant's Private Dining custom [collapsible dining set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table). The nondescript white doors open to reveal a table, complete with benches, that can be [folded down for extra seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair). Plant's design is featured at this year's [100% Design](http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/page.cfm/Action=ExhibitorLibrary/LibraryView=Library/LibID=1/ProductID=2768) show in London. The 22-year-old is a recent graduate of Buckinghamshire New University. His Private Dining table is a perfect solution for apartment dwellers and other individuals who suffer from a lack of space in their homes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collapsible Furniture:** Developing collapsible furniture for small living spaces, offering convenience and versatility. - **Pop-up Design:** Exploring the use of pop-up elements in design, creating functional spaces that can be easily folded and unfolded. - **Space-saving Solutions:** Designing innovative solutions to maximize space in small living areas, providing practical and efficient options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating collapsible features into furniture designs to cater to the growing demand for space-saving solutions. - **Interior Design:** Utilizing pop-up design elements to create dynamic and adaptable living spaces for clients with limited space. - **Urban Living Solutions:** Developing innovative products and services that address the challenges of urban living, such as limited living space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Outdoor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1.md) - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Anthropomorphic Design Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sideboard-dining-table.md) - [Elegant Extending Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnolia-extendable-dining-table.md) - [Stacked Wood Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-dining-table.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md) - [Compact Portable Dish Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-rack-2.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md)