# Secluded Study Cubicles The Study Cube Takes Cramming to the Next Level By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-09-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/study-cube References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Study_Cube--Design--Home.html) & [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/09/13/study-cube-private-study-room/) Despite the relative silence proffered by libraries, rarely is it possible to experience complete seclusion like the Study Cube. Resembling a confession box, the [wooden cubicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-work-pod) is just big enough to fit a desk and a chair, and just large enough to keep your thoughts fitted in. Designed to help those who still find the [small distractions that surround them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-acoustic-panel) bothersome, the Study Cube offers a complete shut-off from the outside world. The cube has already been sold in South Korea for over a year, and is priced at approximately $2,200. While the box may be seen as a somewhat unconventional location for studying, the time it takes to find a study spot, or to settle down, is drastically reduced by having the immediate accessibility to a [secluded study spot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kall-booth). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seclusion Pods:** The development of secluded study pods offers an opportunity to create innovative solutions for individuals seeking isolation to improve concentration. - **Micro Workspaces:** The creation of small, private workspaces presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate their real estate offerings for remote and traditionally office-bound workers. - **Portable Privacy:** The demand for portable privacy options for studying and working creates opportunities for businesses to design solutions that cater to individual needs in different contexts. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** The education industry can leverage secluded study cubes to create new modalities for studying and improve learning outcomes. - **Real Estate:** The creation and sale of individualized secluded study workspaces presents a unique opportunity for real estate businesses looking to diversify their offerings. - **Office Supplies and Furniture:** The production of secluded workspaces presents office suppliers and furniture makers a chance to create innovative solutions for remote workers seeking more private workstations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Cubicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes.md) - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md) - [Sound-Blocking Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-phone-booth.md) - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md) - [First-Class Working Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-work-pod.md) - [Privacy Workspace Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin.md) - [Minimalist Private Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarlux-soundproof-space.md) - [Soft-Sided Cocoon Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddyhub-desk.md) - [Sound-Proof Meditation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headspace-pod.md)