Working in an open-concept office or co-working space often leaves professionals with little opportunity to have some privacy, so the 'IGLOO' privacy hood is designed to help offer just that. Designed by Yamaha Tsung and Dodge Ho, the privacy cover works by being mounted onto your office chair and will immediately go to work providing a person with a varying level of coverage. This will help to block out visual distractions and noise, while also offering enhanced security when working on projects where privacy is needed.
The 'IGLOO' privacy hood also works well for blocking out the sun to make it great for brightly lit rooms where some shading is required to see screens. The hood could also help to create a comfortable microclimate that isn't as affected by air conditioning or heating.
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The 'IGLOO' Privacy Hood Blocks Out Distractions and More
Trend Themes
1. Privacy Hoods - The rise of popularity in privacy-focused workstations presents new opportunities for companies to create specialized hardware and software for better data and network security.
2. Office Ergonomics - As the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, new ergonomic designs for workstations and office furniture could create a boom in a market previously only consisting of luxury and premium office furniture.
3. Microclimate Control - As climate change creates unpredictable weather, a market for home and office solutions for microclimate control that boost productivity and comfort could emerge.
Industry Implications
1. Office Furniture - Office furniture manufacturers could adapt to the trend of privacy hoods by creating an ergonomic design that incorporates a workstation hood or privacy shield into existing furniture.
2. Architecture - Architects could incorporate private workstation pods, micro climate control and soundproofing elements into designs for commercial and public spaces like airports and public libraries.
3. Healthcare - The trend toward ergonomic design, microclimate control and privacy pods presents new opportunities in healthcare for design innovation to ease the physical and mental stressors of hospital workers during extended hospital shifts.