# Portable Pop-Up Privacy Screens The 'Ventaglio' Privacy Screen Divides Desks and Dining Areas By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ventaglio-privacy-screen References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/05/27/this-japanese-fan-like-portable-screen-lets-you-social-distance-anywhere/) & [designlibero](https://www.designlibero.com/) The 'Ventaglio' privacy screen from DesignLibero is a [portable solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leandesk) for those who are looking to enhance their personal space while out of the house at a coworking space, library, restaurant and beyond. The clever unit works by being positioned on a table and unfolding to reveal a [fan-like divider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanti-chair) that's crafted using translucent polyethylene. This allows light to pour through, while also making it easy to clean between uses. The 'Ventaglio' privacy screen addresses the need for [space separation in public spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes) in the post-pandemic world as consumers get back to their regular routines once COVID-19 is under control. The screen has a design-conscious aesthetic that can be carried just about anywhere to add a touch of style and safety. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Privacy Screens:** Opportunity for innovation in designing more compact and customizable privacy screens for use in public spaces. - **Translucent Dividers:** Opportunity for innovation in creating visually appealing and durable translucent dividers that can be used in a variety of public settings. - **On-the-go Personal Space:** Opportunity for innovation in designing lightweight and portable personal space solutions for remote workers, students, and anyone in need of privacy while in public settings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coworking Spaces:** The privacy screen is a great addition to coworking spaces as it provides convenience and privacy to users. - **Libraries:** Libraries can benefit from using privacy screens as it allows users to work in a distraction-free environment. - **Restaurants:** Restaurants can enhance the dining experience of customers by providing them with a portable privacy screen to divide their space from others. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Professional Workstation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-desk-divider.md) - [Design-Conscious Office Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-collection.md) - [Sculptural Room Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgen-screen.md) - [Minimal Open-Plan Screen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arches-screen.md) - [Avian-Inspired Privacy Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peacock-chair-concept.md) - [Felt-Made Retractable Room Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixels-1.md) - [Air-Cleaning Office Partitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partition-air-purifier.md) - [Soft-Sided Cocoon Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddyhub-desk.md) - [Customizable Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelcase-flex-personal-spaces.md)