# Modern Portable Workspaces Kruikantoor by Tim Vinke is an Office That Turns into a Cart By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-workspace References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/09/portable-workspace-netherlands-designer.html) & [timvinke.nl](http://www.timvinke.nl/) In an age of entrepreneurs, open offices and shareable spaces, this portable workspace is a design that would resonate with many. Fitting together like a game of Tetris when not in use, it can be carted around from place to place in an easy and convenient manner. When the portable workspace is needed, however, all a person needs to do is disassemble it with ease and a [desk, chair and single cubicle wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes) is put together. Designed by Tim Vinke, who hails from the Netherlands, the portable workspace is capable of accommodating two people. Not only does it have a provision for a power outlet, it also boasts a slot for a coffee machine. When stacked together, the portable workspace can be placed in a corner and used as a bookshelf. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Workspaces:** The rise of modern work styles has created a demand for portable workspaces that can easily be moved and reconfigured to fit different needs and environments. - **Flexible Office Furniture:** Designs that allow for easy assembly and disassembly of office furniture, such as the Kruikantoor by Tim Vinke, offer flexibility and adaptability for changing workspaces. - **Shareable Workspaces:** As more entrepreneurs and freelancers seek flexible and cost-effective workspaces, portable designs like the Kruikantoor provide a solution for shared work environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore the development of innovative and adaptable workspaces that cater to the changing needs of modern workers. - **Co-working Spaces:** Co-working spaces can consider incorporating portable workstations like the Kruikantoor to offer flexibility and mobility options for their members. - **Office Supplies and Equipment:** The office supplies and equipment industry can capitalize on the demand for portable workspaces by offering products and solutions that enhance mobility and productivity in the workplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Portable Work Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknic.md) - [Scooter-Like Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-work-station.md) - [Portable Desktop Workstation Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-box.md) - [Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-office-1.md) - [Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-wooden-workstation.md) - [Portable Personal Office Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beblau-vertical-office.md) - [Compact Work Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-tiny-homes-1.md) - [Bold Mobile Work Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omniseat-portable-productivity.md) - [Fold-Down Workstation Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workspace-furniture-solution.md)