# Calming Office Furniture The Rest and Concentration in the Workplace Collection is Comfy By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-and-concentration-in-the-workplace References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/rest-and-concentration-cranbrook-herman-miller.php) & [cranbrookforhermanmiller](http://www.cranbrookforhermanmiller.com/) The Rest and Concentration in the Workplace collection focuses on bringing a zen-like vibe to office spaces to foster a productive environment devoid of stress. Although stress is a natural part of any office, this [furniture collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller) strives to minimize it to promote health and focus. Designed by sixteen students from the [Cranbrook Academy of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haas-brothers-uncanny-valley) in collaboration with Herman Miller, the Rest and Concentration in the Workplace collection also emphasizes community and teamwork. Each piece attempts to find balance between group interaction and [personal space in the modern workspace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes) setting. For instance, the Alcove Chair by Mike Haley is a large seat with a high shell backrest that provides privacy as well as supporting various casual positions that can accommodate another person. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Zen Office Spaces:** Creating calm and relaxing work environments to maximize productivity and minimize stress. - **Collaborative Workspace Solutions:** Finding balance between group interaction and personal space in the modern workspace setting. - **Health and Wellness Furniture:** Designing furniture collection that promotes health and focus by minimizing stress in the workplace. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity to innovate by incorporating more health and wellness features in office furniture. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to specialize in creating workspaces to enhance productivity and minimize stress. - **HR Consulting:** Opportunity to educate companies on the importance of a calm and collaborative workspace for employee wellness and productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Conscious Office Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-collection.md) - [Charming Workplace Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoozoo-collection-by-narbutas.md) - [Comfort-Focused Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-collection.md) - [Modular Post-Pandemic Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futo-collection-furniture.md) - [Calm-Centric Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/news-collection.md) - [Acoustic Office Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-lounge.md) - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md) - [Customizable Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebound-furniture-collection.md) - [Comforting Designer Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge-by-layer.md)