# Social Distance Floor Designs Milliken Has Launched a Product to Assist in Keeping People Apart By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-distance-floor References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/26/milliken-flooring-collection-vdf-products-fair/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/26/social-factor-carpet-milliken-vdf-products-fair/) Social distance floor markings have proven to be effective in making sure that individuals are properly physically apart during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Milliken is a company that is paying great attention to this as it launches its latest [flooring collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropolitan-floors), featuring the 'Social Factor' carpet tiles—intended to be used in the workplace. The new design is debuted just in time, as many governments are beginning to enter phases of re-openning. As more and more individuals return to the [communal office environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officetopia), it is important that safety measures are still honored in order to avoid overburdening the healthcare system. In addition to the [social distance floor carpet design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection), Milliken has also debuted the 'Crafted Series' and the 'Change Agent' which are described to "bring the outside in." Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Social Distance Floor Markings:** Opportunity for businesses to implement innovative floor designs that assist in maintaining physical distancing measures. - **Workplace Safety Measures:** Potential for developing new products and solutions to ensure safety in office environments during the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Bringing the Outside In:** Disruptive innovation potential for creating indoor spaces that incorporate elements of nature for increased well-being and productivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Flooring Industry:** Opportunity for flooring companies to develop and market social distance floor designs that prioritize safety and compliance. - **Office Furniture Industry:** Potential for designing and manufacturing furniture solutions that integrate social distancing measures and promote workplace safety. - **Interior Design Industry:** Disruptive innovation potential for interior designers to create spaces that incorporate nature-inspired elements for improved mental health and well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Distancing Measurement Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-social-stick.md) - [Modular Post-Pandemic Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futo-collection-furniture.md) - [Custom Print Flooring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flotex.md) - [Patterned Carpet Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-carpet-tile.md) - [Optical Illusion Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-carpet.md) - [Work-Enhancing Partitioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partitioning-system.md) - [Design-Conscious Office Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-collection.md) - [Fall-Ready Flooring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropolitan-floors.md) - [Office Locker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcovid-office.md)