# Multigenerational Desk Designs The 'Growth Table' is Suited for Children and Adults Alike By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-growth-table References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/11/06/a-table-designed-to-be-shared-across-generations-fostering-community-spirit/) & [timdurfee](https://www.timdurfee.com/filter/art/Growth-Table) The 'Growth Table' is a multigenerational furniture piece that offers ample space for children and adults alike to create or work with a focus on a communal feeling. Designed by Tim Durfee and Iris Anna Regn, the table features a [tiered aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table) that offers space for small children all the way up to adults to sit at when creating artwork or partaking in studies. This makes it an excellent solution for [communal spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-furniture-concept) to create a sense of community as everyone works, while still providing personal space to concentrate within. The 'Growth Table' features ample space for [art supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-school-desk1) and other small essentials to be placed in, which have been cut into the surface with a CNC router. This further enhances the all-in-one design of the table to let children work and play at their leisure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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's Driving This Trend - **Multigenerational Furniture:** Opportunity for designing furniture pieces that can be used by people of different age groups, promoting inclusivity and community. - **Communal Workspaces:** Opportunity to create workspaces that foster a sense of community and collaboration for people of all ages. - **Integrated Storage Solutions:** Opportunity to design furniture that incorporates storage space, making it convenient for users to keep their essentials within reach. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create innovative pieces that cater to the needs of multiple generations. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to create spaces that encourage collaboration and inclusivity through the use of multigenerational furniture. - **Education:** Opportunity for educational institutions to incorporate furniture like the 'Growth Table' to provide students with versatile and communal workspaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Development Childhood Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-and-chair-set.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Multilevel Minimalist Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office-table.md) - [Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallel-work-table.md) - [Modular Play-Friendly Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-concept.md) - [Adjustable Posture-Friendly Child Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iloom-jerome.md) - [Accessible Urban Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-furniture-concept.md) - [Multipurpose Adaptable Office Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pluralis.md) - [Convertible Kids Ladder Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-helper-tower.md)