# Soundproof Office Meeting Pods The VETROM 'BLOCKO' Pod Has a Compact Yet Elegant Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetrom-blocko References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/model-o-office-meeting-pod/144558/) & [blocko.fi](https://blocko.fi/en/model-o/) The VETROM 'BLOCKO' meeting pod is a modern, [standalone solution for the office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kall-booth) that provides teams with a dedicated space to converse or take calls in private. The [soundproof pod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonus-m) offers space for up to four to be seated comfortably inside, which is perfect for smaller meetings or even one-on-one conversations between colleagues. The unit is crafted with a bent plywood along with aged brass, solid birch and even a white-clad sawn veneer to make it a stylish addition to [open-concept office spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-collection). The VETROM 'BLOCKO' meeting pod has a modern Scandinavian design that is further accented by a lamp on the interior to provide enhanced ambiance, while USB charging facilities offer essential power access for professionals as they chat or take calls. Image Credit: BLOCKO ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Soundproof Office Meeting Pods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing compact, stylish and soundproof meeting pods for open-concept office spaces. - **Modern Standalone Office Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating modern, standalone office solutions that provide dedicated spaces for private conversations and meetings. - **Enhanced Ambiance in Office Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating interior lighting and other design elements to enhance ambiance in office spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative office furniture solutions, such as soundproof meeting pods, to optimize productivity and comfort in work environments. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking office interior design to create functional and attractive spaces that promote privacy, collaboration, and productivity. - **Technology and Connectivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating technology and connectivity features, like USB charging facilities, into office furniture to meet the needs of modern professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Office Meeting Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toko-meeting-pod.md) - [Minimalist Private Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarlux-soundproof-space.md) - [Sustainable Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatpod-700.md) - [Calming Acoustic Privacy Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actiu-qyos.md) - [Customizable Personal Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-pod.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Sustainable Office Meeting Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-office-meeting-booth.md) - [Flexible Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-office-pod.md) - [Redefined Modern Acoustic Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonus-m.md)