# Japanese Design-Inspired Office Pods The 'Zen Pod' by Staffan Holm for Abstracta is Minimalist By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-pod References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/08/05/these-japanese-inspired-office-pods-offer-an-oasis-in-busy-workplaces/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=these-japanese-inspired-office-pods-offer-an-oasis-in-busy-workplaces) & [staffanholm](http://www.staffanholm.com/) The 'Zen Pod' has been designed by Staffan Holm for [Abstracta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstracta) as a Japanese design-inspired solution for the modern office space. The office pod is characterized by its minimalist form that has a see-through form that creates a sense of airiness, while still ensuring a private experience. The pods are thus well-suited for use as a [dedicated workstation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mespace-workstation) as well as a spot for workers to take calls or simply use throughout the day when they need a distraction-free spot to get some work done. The 'Zen Pod' is capable of [dampening sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonus-m) by as much as 31-decibels to let a person speak freely on a call or chat with a colleague in privacy. The pod is furnished with elegant yet functional materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 12% - 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Japanese Design-inspired Office Pods:** Opportunity to create new minimalistic office pod designs inspired by Japanese culture. - **Private Workspaces:** Opportunity to create more private workspaces in open office environments. - **Noise-cancellation Technology:** Opportunity to develop better noise-cancellation technology for optimal privacy in shared workspaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Furniture Industry:** Opportunity to expand and innovate on the current office pod designs. - **Interior Design Industry:** Opportunity to create new designs for pods and other private workspaces inspired by Japanese minimalism. - **Technology Industry:** Opportunity to develop and innovate on noise-cancellation technology for optimal sound privacy in shared workspaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Private Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarlux-soundproof-space.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [First-Class Working Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-work-pod.md) - [Calming Acoustic Privacy Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actiu-qyos.md) - [Modular Office Meeting Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toko-meeting-pod.md) - [Flexible Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-office-pod.md) - [Sound-Proof Meditation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headspace-pod.md) - [Customizable Personal Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-pod.md) - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md)