# Unused Space-Utilizing Office Pods The 'Nook Pod' is a Privacy Solution for Open Offices By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privacy-solution References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2017/04/13/66557/nook-pod-movable-privacy-solution-modern-workplace.html) & [nookpod](http://nookpod.com/) Many open-concept office spaces or even those that feature traditional cubicles have unused space in corners or along walls, so the 'Nook Pod' is a privacy solution to make use of this unused square footage. The 'Nook Pod' works by enabling teams to meet in the [miniature spaces for impromptu meetings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kall-booth) and the like without having to feel as though they're meeting in a wide open space. Designed by the Do Company, the 'Nook Pod' privacy solution has a multitude of different uses outside of the office and can be implemented into schools or even homes. The design of the 'Nook Pod' enables it to be used with additional pods to scale the private space up or down to suit needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unused Space Utilization:** Leveraging unused corners and walls in office spaces to create functional and private meeting areas. - **Privacy Solutions:** Developing innovative solutions to provide privacy in open-concept office spaces. - **Flexible Modular Design:** Designing office pods that can be easily combined or scaled up/down to meet specific needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Furniture:** Opportunity for businesses to create and sell privacy pods specifically designed for open office environments. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate innovative privacy solutions into office spaces and make use of unused areas. - **Education:** Opportunity for schools and educational institutions to implement privacy pods for individual or group study areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Minimalist Private Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarlux-soundproof-space.md) - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md) - [Modular Office Meeting Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toko-meeting-pod.md) - [Calming Acoustic Privacy Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actiu-qyos.md) - [Sound-Blocking Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-phone-booth.md) - [First-Class Working Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-work-pod.md) - [Flatpack Cardboard Room Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-room-dividers.md) - [Customizable Personal Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-pod.md)