# Portable Sit-to-Stand Desks The Maxtand Turns Any Desk or Table into a Height-adjustable Desk By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-11-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-maxtand References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theridgestand/maxtand-height-adjustable-stand-makes-you-comfortable?ref=7nvvll&token=d75c6883) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theridgestand/maxtand-height-adjustable-stand-makes-you-comfortable?ref=7nvvll&token=d75c6883) Its common knowledge that sitting all day is not good for your health, however, many office jobs require you to sit at a computer all day -- until the introduction of the [Maxtand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxtand-20). This revolutionary piece of equipment is able to transform any desk or table into a [standing desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustableheight-workstation) so workers have the option to stand or sit while working. The Maxtand was designed to turn a full 360 degrees and can hold a laptop in more than 18 positions. In addition, the deivce can hold up to 70 pounds and boasts an aero-grade aluminum construction with a practical design. Consumers can pre-order the Maxtand online via [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laptop-stand-desk) for as little as $79 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Sit-to-stand Desks:** The trend of portable sit-to-stand desks offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for improving workplace ergonomics and employee wellness. - **Height-adjustable Desks:** The trend of height-adjustable desks provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating customizable workstations that promote productivity and health. - **Flexible Workspaces:** The trend of transforming any desk or table into a standing desk presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for designing flexible workspaces that cater to different working preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Furniture:** The Office Furniture industry can leverage the trend of sit-to-stand desks to create innovative and ergonomic workspace solutions. - **Tech Accessories:** The Tech Accessories industry can explore the trend of height-adjustable desks to develop innovative products that enhance the usability of laptops and tablets. - **Wellness Solutions:** The Wellness Solutions industry can tap into the trend of flexible workspaces to offer innovative products and services that promote employee health and well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Professional Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laptop-stand-desk.md) - [Highly Portable Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxtand-20.md) - [Height-Adjustable Desk Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumbo-deskstand.md) - [Portable Professional Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-desk.md) - [Dual-Section Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-lift-desk.md) - [Wirelessly Adjustable Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chakram-heightadjustable-standing-desk.md) - [Floor-Sit Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uppeal-desk-lshaped.md) - [Tripod-Paired Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intension-design-tripod-standing-desk-pro.md) - [Portable Organizing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-organizing-desk.md)