# Playful Worktables Table and Tennis Will Get Work Done in a Fun Style By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-and-tennis References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/work-is-play-with-tabletennis-an-office-and-ping-pong-table-duo/) & [hkprocurements](http://www.hkprocurements.com/pages/3) It’s not uncommon nowadays to enter a workplace and see a [mini game room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afternoon-light) of some sort, and that game room would be much improved with the Table and Tennis conference table. I mean, it’s no secret that we as a society are working harder than ever before, so that just means we must play harder too. With all the fun Table and Tennis can bring, it is also still a mighty fine [worktable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-office). Designed by [Hong Kong Procurements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-message-concept), the Table and Tennis can easily be used as a dining table as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 21% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Playful Workspaces:** Incorporating games and fun activities into workspaces to increase productivity and job satisfaction. - **Multipurpose Office Furniture:** Designing furniture that serves multiple purposes, such as a conference table that doubles as a Ping Pong table, to optimize space and functionality in the workplace. - **Workplace Wellness:** Recognizing the importance of work-life balance by offering employees opportunities to engage in healthy and fun activities during work hours. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Furnishings:** Creating functional and playful office furniture designs that cater to the changing needs and preferences of modern workplaces. - **Corporate Wellness:** Providing consulting services and solutions that promote employee wellness and engagement, including integrating physical activity and play into the workday. - **Gaming Industry:** Exploring opportunities to collaborate with workplaces to create custom, dual-purpose game products that can also be used as functional office furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Table Tennis Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nedj-ping-pong-tables.md) - [Hybrid Party Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiburon-tables.md) - [Luxury Transparent Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effetto-71-ping-pong-table.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-table.md) - [Modular Rotating Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finding-turn-point.md) - [Modular Play-Friendly Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-concept.md) - [Subtly Smart Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etto-table.md)