# Compact Modular Student Desks The Ludovico Transforming Office Desk Stores in One Single Unit By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-desk References: [droold](http://www.droold.com/get-full-size-office-collapses-size-single-drawer/) & [expandfurniture](https://expandfurniture.com/product/ludovico-office/) Those that are currently in dorms or living in small spaces yet require a [small office space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leandesk) will find the design of the Ludovico Transforming Office student desk to be the perfect solution. The Ludovico Transforming Office consists of a single unit that looks like a filing cabinet at first glance. It's only upon interaction that the true functionality is revealed; a chair pulls out of the unit where [three drawers are available for storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidrawer) with a [folding workstation desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leandesk) that comes up from the side. When the unit isn't in use, the various pieces can be put back into a singular furniture piece and stored taking up minimal space. The Ludovico Transforming Office student desk comes in various finish options and is crafted from real hardwood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Furniture:** There is an opportunity to create modular furniture solutions that can easily transform into different pieces without taking up too much space. - **Transforming Furniture:** There is an opportunity to create furniture that can transform into other pieces- such as a filing cabinet that turns into a desk- to save space. - **Compact Living:** There is an opportunity to create furniture solutions for compact living spaces, such as dorm rooms, that can efficiently utilize space while providing functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can capitalize on the trend by offering similar transforming desks and other furniture pieces that can provide multiple functions. - **Housing:** Housing companies and interior design firms can offer solutions to create furniture that is not only functional but also matches the aesthetics of the living space. - **Education:** Education institutions can provide students with compact and efficient solutions for their living spaces to optimize their study environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Storage-Paired Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diag-desk.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Space-Saving Foldable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-desk1.md) - [Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabinett-desk.md) - [Fold-Away Sleek Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-desk.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Fold-Out WFH Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-bureau.md) - [Modular Working Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-working-desk.md) - [Versatile Portable Compartment Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looha.md)