# Tough Cardboard Tables The Renfold Desk is Sustainable, Portable and Sturdy in Form By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-10-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renfold References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/eco-friendly-refolds-portable-cardboard-standing-desk-for-mobile-office/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1896946361/refold-portable-cardboard-standing-desk) This notion of the [mobile workstation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-work-station) doesn't have to start and end with your laptop. The creation of Renfold's Portable Cardboard Standing Desk demands the question of why we cannot bring our work surfaces with us too. All of the seven-millimeter corrugated kraft cardboard that makes up the casual escritoire can be flat-packed for easy transportation, weighing just 6.4kg. A handy handle makes it possible to carry a short distance between A and B, providing a great opportunity for this product to be used in [schools, studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-school-desk1) and disaster relief situations, or anywhere that requires the urgent and inexpensive acquisition of tables. The 100% recyclable Renfold's Portable Cardboard Standing Desk can be assembled in just two minutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Workstations:** The creation of Renfold's Portable Cardboard Standing Desk highlights the trend of mobile workstations that can be easily transported. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Renfold's use of 100% recyclable cardboard showcases the trend of eco-friendly and sustainable products. - **Flat-pack Furniture:** The flat-pack design of Renfold's Portable Cardboard Standing Desk is part of the trend of furniture that can be easily assembled and disassembled for transportation and storage. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** Renfold's Portable Cardboard Standing Desk can be useful in schools where there is a need for temporary and affordable tables. - **Design:** The creation of portable and sustainable furniture like Renfold's Portable Cardboard Standing Desk presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the design industry. - **Disaster Relief:** Renfold's Portable Cardboard Standing Desk can be useful in disaster relief situations where there is a need for temporary and easy-to-transport furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Professional Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-desk.md) - [Portable Professional Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laptop-stand-desk.md) - [Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-wooden-workstation.md) - [Ultra-Portable Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-desk-design.md) - [Tripod-Paired Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intension-design-tripod-standing-desk-pro.md) - [Portable Desktop Workstation Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-box.md) - [Scooter-Like Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-work-station.md) - [Collapsible Flatpack Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edo-side-table.md) - [Portable Organizing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-organizing-desk.md)