# Cartoon-Like Privacy Screens Whimsical Sound-Absorbing Wannabetrees by Glimakra By Tinkalicious | Published 2009-01-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wannabetree-screens-cartoon-like-privacy-from-glimakra References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2008/12/31/wanna) & [glimakra](http://www.glimakra.com/) These whimsical, smile-invoking workplace screens should cheer up any cubicle. The Wannabetree sound-absorbing screen series from Swedish manufacturer [Glimakra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glimakra-of-sweden) come in three different models and a multitude of eye-popping primary colors. Glimakra has been in business since 1948, and seeks to make the modern public office comfortable and stylish. **Implications** - Products like this turn boring and unremarkable office spaces into colorful and creativity inspiring rooms. Wildly successful web 2.0 companies like [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-intelligent-eyewear) and [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-verified) have shown the business world that there is a lot to be gained from a non-traditional office environment that inspires rather than mutes creativity, and products along the lines of these screens go a long way towards achieving that effect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colorful Workplace Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to introduce vibrant and playful office products that enhance creativity and inspire employees. - **Sound-absorbing Office Solutions:** Potential for innovative products that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal to create a more productive and comfortable work environment. - **Customizable Cubicle Decor:** Demand for personalized office accessories that allow employees to express their individuality and create a unique work space. ### Where This Applies - **Office Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to design and produce ergonomic and visually appealing products for modern office spaces. - **Interior Design:** Growing market for creative and innovative interior design solutions that transform traditional office environments into more vibrant and inspiring spaces. - **Workplace Productivity Tools:** Potential for companies to develop technologies and products that enhance employee productivity and well-being in the workplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sound-Absorbing Cozy Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddyhub.md) - [Contemporary Privacy Screen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-system.md) - [Recycled Plastic Privacy Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privacy-panels.md) - [People-Pleasing Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubicle-system.md) - [Adaptive Color Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-workplace.md) - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Minimal Open-Plan Screen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arches-screen.md) - [Acoustic Workstation Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-desk.md)