# Upcycled Live/Work Spaces The Mobile Office Changes to Suit Your Needs By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mobile-office References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/11/pics-the-mobile-office-an-upcycled-livework-space.html) & [everydaydesign](http://everydaydesign.ca/index.php?/installart/mobile-office/) I am not an inventor type. Creative heck yes, but inventive not so much, unlike Antoine Morris and David Long who created the mobile office from scavenging a one block radius around their office. All the material was transported back to the office using a dolly and a bike; the only things not found were the hardware that is used to hold this bad boy together. Shelving, work area and sleeping accommodations can be raised or lowered, and all fit into the small space. Check out the gallery for more on the ingenious mobile office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 13% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Live/work Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative and sustainable live/work spaces by repurposing materials and scavenging from the surrounding environment. - **Mobile Offices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing versatile and adaptable mobile office solutions that can be customized to suit individual needs. - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing eco-friendly and resource-efficient design practices to reduce waste and promote sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating upcycled and mobile office concepts into architectural and interior design projects to create innovative workspaces. - **Construction and Building Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new construction techniques and materials that prioritize sustainability and upcycling for live/work spaces. - **Furniture and Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing adaptable and modular furniture and office supplies to support the concept of mobile offices and upcycled live/work spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Mobile Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castillo-mobile-office.md) - [Compact Work Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-tiny-homes-1.md) - [Towable Solar-Powered Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-mate-by-tiny-mobile-australia.md) - [Scooter-Like Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-work-station.md) - [Modern Portable Work Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknic.md) - [Bold Mobile Work Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omniseat-portable-productivity.md) - [WFH-Inspired Office Truck Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomadpro-canter.md) - [Mobile Office Concept Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-fuso-nomadpro.md) - [Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-office-1.md)