The 'OIKOS' office kitchen island is the design work of Germany-based May Kukula and offers users the ability to prepare a meal while also getting some work done. Featuring ample preparation area, a cooking surface and place for storage, the 'OIKOS' kitchen island can be used in an office or a living space in order to merge activities.
Many people are shifting from working from a standardized office to working remotely from various locations around the world or from their home. This has decentralized the notion of where you can get work done, which is creating a newfound need for products and solutions that aid a more laid-back aesthetic when it comes to working.
The 'OIKOS' office kitchen island was presented at the Naked Objects | Nieuwe German Gestaltung exhibition.
Workstation Kitchen Islands
The 'OIKOS' Office Kitchen Island Can be Placed in a Home or Workplace
Trend Themes
1. Remote Work - The shift towards remote work is creating a need for products and solutions that support a more laid-back working aesthetic.
2. Multifunctional Furniture - The 'OIKOS' office kitchen island combines workspace and kitchen elements, highlighting the trend of multifunctional furniture.
3. Work-life Integration - The 'OIKOS' office kitchen island merges work and leisure activities, reflecting the growing importance of work-life integration.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture designers can explore opportunities in creating multifunctional pieces that cater to remote workers' needs.
2. Home Office Solutions - The rise of remote work creates an industry for companies that provide innovative home office solutions like the 'OIKOS' kitchen island.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate multifunctional furniture pieces like the 'OIKOS' office kitchen island into their designs for flexible living and working spaces.