# Warming Workstation Footrests The Conceptual 'OFF:REE' Thermal Footrest Increases Blood Flow By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-12-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-footrest References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/12/23/the-sliding-design-of-this-thermal-footrest-relaxes-your-legs-and-warms-your-frosty-toes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) Th econceptual 'OFF:REE' thermal footrest is a sliding aftermarket item for [office professionals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-office-chair) to use when looking for a way to keep their feet warm and comfortable when spending extended periods sitting in one place. The footrest features a [sliding design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isoarm) that will enable it to be positioned at the optimal angle in order to stimulate blood flow and keep the user feeling more comfortable throughout the day. The [heated functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-v7-meditech) will work to warm up cold feet, while also further increasing blood flow to reduce the instance of strain, pain and fatigue. The conceptual 'OFF:REE' thermal footrest is the design work of Hoyeon Kim and Mungyeong Kim, and maintains a noninvasive design that will work well in any office space or even home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Warming Workstations:** Offering warming solutions for office workers to create a better working environment. - **Thermal Ergonomics:** A focus on the design of products for office workers that can reduce strain and fatigue. - **Sliding Office Accessories:** Office accessories designed with sliding functionality for optimal comfort and use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies:** Providing innovative and ergonomic office supplies to make work more comfortable and sustainable. - **Furniture:** Designing furniture with ergonomics and comfort in mind, incorporating features to improve health and wellness. - **Safety Equipment:** Developing safety equipment such as footrests to mitigate injury or discomfort in the workplace and improve productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bamboo-Made Multi-Functional Footrests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-footrests.md) - [Ergonomic Leg-Support Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab.md) - [Self-Heating Foot Therapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emsense-triple-therapy-foot-massager.md) - [Warming Graphene-Enhanced Desk Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-desk-pad.md) - [Computer Chair Leg Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-otto-adjustable-legrest.md) - [Compact Desk Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly.md) - [Rest-Supportive Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-concept.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Foot Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-mouse.md) - [Minimalist Wooden Desk Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-walker.md)