# Inspiration-Evoking Offices 'Trading Technologies' Boasts a Large, Productive Work Environment By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-12-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-technologies References: [officesnapshots](https://officesnapshots.com/2016/12/21/trading-technologies-offices-singapore/) & [tradingtechnologies](https://www.tradingtechnologies.com/) The software company Trading Technologies is located in Singapore and its office was designed by the firm 'Kyoob-id.' In creating the office, the agency wanted a space that "would evoke the emotions of the staff going through the workweek as a means of inspiration." The office features the classic functional areas that most others do, with large meetings rooms, cooperative work stations and small lounge areas throughout. It also offers a [creative recreation area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office) where workers are able to relax, make some food and shoot some pool when they need a break. The work and play balance that the office encourages results in a space that inspires those who work in it. This office provides a [divergent design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad) than those usually expected of software companies and does so in a way that promotes both productivity and play. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inspiring Work Environments:** Creating office spaces that evoke positive emotions to inspire employees throughout the workweek. - **Blending Work and Play:** Designing offices that promote a balance between productivity and leisure activities. - **Divergent Office Design:** Exploring unconventional office designs that defy industry norms and expectations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Software Development:** Innovating office spaces for software companies that boost employee creativity and productivity. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Creating unique and inspiring office layouts and environments for various industries and organizations. - **Employee Wellness and Engagement:** Developing workplace strategies that enhance employee well-being and engagement through office design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Contemporary Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-contemporary-office.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [Inspirational Dubai Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cest-ici-design.md) - [Community-Centric Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricon-residential.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Youthful-Inspired Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esalco-logistics.md) - [Valley-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitaoka-group-office.md) - [Multi-Purpose Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokuyo.md) - [Bright Creative Office Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauvage-tv.md)