# Upright Nap Capsules El ZULO By Alex Covert | Published 2008-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-on-the-job-el-zulo References: [coolbuzz.org](http://www.coolbuzz.org/entry/el-zulo-promises-siestas-at-workplace/) & [burg-halle.de](http://www.burg-halle.de/hanisch-archiv-id.0.html?&tx;_abhprojekt_pi1) Frank Ehners, has designed el ZULO (spanish for ‘the hideout’) to allow employees to hideout while on the job. The expression ‘power-nap’ was coined by Cornell University social psychologist James Maas. Supposedly, a short power-nap terminates before deep sleep takes places but, still revitalizes the subject from drowsiness. The el ZULO [privacy pod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin) is controlled by biometric fingerprints to customize the positioning of the [knee-rests, seat, and chest pad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-faurebrac). It's the ideal napsule for snoozing on the job. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 52% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Privacy Pods for Employee Napping:** Opportunity for companies to improve employee well-being and productivity through providing private napping spaces. - **Biometric Control of Napping Pods:** Innovative use of biometric technology to enhance employee comfort and customization of napping spaces. - **Power-nap Infrastructure:** Potential for companies to invest in infrastructure that promotes power-napping during work hours. ### Where This Applies - **Office Furniture:** Innovative furniture solutions for the modern workplace that prioritize employee well-being and productivity. - **Biometric Technology:** Opportunities for development and implementation of biometric technology in various industry sectors. - **Workplace Wellness:** Industry around products and services that promote employee health and wellness within the workplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nap-Oriented Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-nap-chair.md) - [Standing Tranquil Napping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giraffenap.md) - [Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-harajuku.md) - [Nap-Inducing Lulling Robes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zzzn-sleep-apparel-system.md) - [Blackout Napping Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau.md) - [Analog Control Nap Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nap-timer.md) - [Personal Cubicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Workplace Wellness Capsule Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-meditation-pod.md)