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WorkPLAYce Innovation

Office work stations that integrate comfort and design for longer hours

Implications - People are spending more time at computers than ever, spurring demand for innovative workstations and ergonomic office furniture. Computer-bound bodies cramp, shoulders slump after a few hours, and discomfort-related irritation sets in. Offices that fight stagnation and dysphoria are hot in demand.
Trend Themes
1. Ergonomic Workstations - Companies can capitalize on designing ergonomic workstations to enhance their consumers' comfort and reduce posture-related discomforts.
2. Multi-functional Products - Consumers prioritize products that are multi-functional, eco-friendly, stylish, and practical for everyday use.
3. Integrated Technology - The integration of technology into office furniture, such as built-in USB hubs, multiple monitors, and fold-away screens, is becoming increasingly popular.
Industry Implications
1. Office Furniture - The office furniture industry can take advantage of designing innovative workstations that integrate comfort and design for longer hours.
2. Health and Wellness - The health and wellness industry can tap into trends such as walking workstations and ergonomic relaxation workstations to improve their consumers' overall well-being.
3. Technology - The technology industry can explore opportunities to integrate technology into everyday products, such as office desks, to create a more seamless experience for consumers.
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Featured Examples

Futuristic Custom Desk
Futuristic Custom Desk
Vision One Computer Desk
Look at this desk and tell me you don't think of banging on those pads like Larry Mullen of U2. Well, budding skin-banger, this is not for that purpose. The Vision One Computer Desk is for working or gaming.… MORE
Ergonomic Relaxation Workstations
Ergonomic Relaxation Workstations
The SurfChair
Internet addicts just got another shot in the arm with the ergonomic SurfChair workstation. The brain child of Kenneth Lylover, the SurfChair is designed to mimic the laid back, relaxed style of a La-Z… MORE
Eco Workstation of the Future
Eco Workstation of the Future
Solar Power Desk
This mobile workspace, by designer Mathias Schnyder, would be perfect for your terrace, patio, deck or whatever type of outdoor space you have. It's a solar powered desk, so you could still do your work… MORE
Lie Down Computer Workstations
Lie Down Computer Workstations
The Zero-Gee
This has to be one of the most comfortable workstations ever made. Those who spend hours on a computer know that before long, you start to feel uncomfortable and over time, you get the tell-tale signs… MORE
PC Integrated Desks
PC Integrated Desks
Sync
The Sync brings sexy to your office or home with a stylish, yet practical, computer-integrated office desk. All the PC components are smartly built into the design to offer maximum performance and convenience.… MORE
Walking Workstations
Walking Workstations
The Steelcase Walk Station and The JW Treadmill Desk (ANIMATION)
One of the big office furniture companies, Steelcase, decided that making a “walk” station would be pretty cool. And it kinda is. Especially when you add four monitors. Remember Gordon Gecko of the… MORE
Portable Treadmill Workstation
Portable Treadmill Workstation
The StepDesk
"Too much work, can't get to the gym" is not an excuse anymore! The StepDesk is a multi-tasker's dream. A simple, but exciting gadget. How many times have you been on the treadmill making mental lists… MORE
Funky Pod Desks
Funky Pod Desks
Globus Artifort Mobile Workstation (UPDATE)
Globus Artifort Mobile was featured on TrendHunter.com last January, and now we have new inside pictures to share with you for the new and improved workstation. This mobile office pod was designed by… MORE