# Stress-Managing Work Accessories Task Stones by Emily Gammon Visualizes People's Work Capacity By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/task-stones-by-emily-gammon References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/06/social-office-interaction-design-projects.html) It is not uncommon for people, especially those who work in North America, to feel overworked; Task Stones by Emily Gammon, a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology, is a system that could help [manage the stress and anxiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manage-stress) that comes with that. As its name suggests, the system involves a set of stones that correspond to different tasks. Ranging in size, Task Stones by Emily Gammon are meant to be matched up with the challenge of work projects. For instance, the smallest stones indicate quick and easy tasks while the largest stones represent the tasks of greatest importance. Yet their serene aesthetic and [warm glow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resonance-lamp) provides a soothing appearance for the user while communicating to others just how much work is on a person's desk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Stress Management:** Opportunity for innovative solutions that help people manage stress and anxiety in the workplace. - **Task Visualization:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating visual systems to help individuals organize and prioritize their work tasks. - **Workplace Productivity:** Opportunity for tools and technologies that enhance productivity and efficiency in the workplace. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies:** Potential for innovative office supplies that integrate stress management and task visualization features. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation possibilities in designing products that combine functionality with stress-reducing aesthetics. - **Technology:** Opportunity for technological advancements and applications that aid in workplace stress management and productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Calming Stacking Stone Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-stacking-stones.md) - [Workstation Zen Garden Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-zen-garden.md) - [Visualized Professional Time Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempo-time-tracker.md) - [Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskrisk.md) - [Meditative Desktop Concentration Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-zero.md) - [Carved Timber Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organization-kit.md) - [Phygital To-Do List Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/task-device.md) - [Wellness Productivity Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongehome.md) - [Temperature-Adjusting Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratum-workplace-thermal-comfort.md)