# Folding Portable Workstations Designer Chen Heng Created a Perfect Chair and Table Hybrid By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-02 | Updated 2015-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-workstation References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/09/02/take-a-chair-everywhere/) & [everythingaboutdesign](http://everythingaboutdesign.com/take-a-chair-everywhere/) This portable workstation fulfills the need for a table and a chair, all in one compact solution. Designer Chen Heng created 'The Shoulin Chair,' combining a [foldable chair and a foldable table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair) into one complete workstation. While both foldable tables and chairs are separately common, this design fuses the two and demonstrates even more versatility. The chair is very lightweight making it a portable workstation that is very easy to maintain. The Shoulin Chair also has the ability to be folded into just a table if that better suits a user's needs. In the case that one requires any kind of [outdoor or temporary indoor furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1), this multifunctional chair can accommodate these needs. This chair also has educational implications because of its versatility -- its design is ideal for growing classroom sizes that result in cramped classrooms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multifunctional Furniture:** Opportunity for creating innovative furniture designs that serve multiple purposes and save space. - **Portable Workstations:** Disruptive potential for designing lightweight and compact workstations that can be easily transported. - **Foldable Furniture:** Opportunity for developing foldable furniture solutions that offer convenience and versatility. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Potential for creating new and innovative furniture designs that cater to compact spaces and multifunctional needs. - **Office Supplies:** Opportunity for introducing portable workstations and ergonomic furniture solutions to enhance productivity in the workplace. - **Education Technology:** Disruptive potential for designing versatile furniture solutions that can adapt to changing classroom sizes and teaching styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Mobile Work Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omniseat-portable-productivity.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-wooden-workstation.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-a.md) - [Scooter-Like Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-work-station.md) - [Collapsible Posture Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-portable-seat.md) - [Compact Foldable Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-lander.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Mobile Outdoor Workspace Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freelance-workspace.md)