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Cartable Occupation

The rising satellite employee population is targeted with portable innovations

Implications - A desire to work in a formalized fashion regardless of locale is still palpable amidst the virtual dot com and freelance workforce. A rise in products and services that cater specifically to the travelling or satellite employee is placing an increased emphasis on filling the void created by a loss of formality. As more brands offer more virtual employment options, the rise in hotel office spaces, public communal workspaces and vehicles designed for productivity will continue to cater to the newly created demographic.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Workspaces - In response to the rise of traveling and virtual employees, portable workspaces are being designed to cater to the need for formality and structure.
2. Laptop Docking Stations - Laptops are being transformed into desktops with docking stations that allow for easy connections when at home or in the office.
3. Compact and Mobile Devices - Devices are becoming smaller and more mobile, providing users with the same functionality as larger and more traditional devices.
Industry Implications
1. Office Furniture - Designers can create unique and innovative office furniture that caters to the needs of traveling and virtual employees, such as portable desks and all-in-one workstations.
2. Luxury Accommodations - Luxury hotels can offer amenities such as high-end portable workspaces and suites with state-of-the-art technology to attract high-paying business travelers.
3. Technology - Technology companies can create compact and mobile devices that provide the same functionality as traditional devices, catering to the need for portability and versatility.
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Egg-Shaped Mobile Workspaces
Egg-Shaped Mobile Workspaces
The Mini Egg House is the Perfect Office for Those on-the-Go
Office spaces can be cramped, and if you travel for a living there isn’t much opportunity for structure in your work environment, but with the Mini Egg House you can take your office with you.... MORE
All-in-One Laptop Stations
All-in-One Laptop Stations
The LandingZone PRO Turns a Portable Computer into a Desktop
Laptops are the clear choice for anyone who’s on-the-go, but being able to quickly turn it into a desktop would be a great option, which is where the LandingZone PRO can come in handy for... MORE
Palm-Sized Projecting Computers
Palm-Sized Projecting Computers
The Solo Remote Access Device Contains the Knowledge of a Laptop
It would be difficult to know what to expect from the Solo Remote Access Device until it has been switched on. Taking the relative size and dimensions of a camera lens, this compact contraption... MORE
$28,000 Hotel Suites
$28,000 Hotel Suites
The Mandarin Oriental in New York Has Unveiled the Suite 5000
If you’re planning a very exuberant trip to the Big Apple then the Mandarin Oriental, New York has revealed their newest suite just in time. Located in New York, New York this hotel has... MORE
$60,000 Folding Desks
$60,000 Folding Desks
The Coffre a Lutrin Folding Desk Folds Your Wallet Wide Open
Some of us may have to fold our wallets closed when in the presence of the Coffre a Lutrin folding desk. Designed by French designer Phillipe Nigro, this billionaire targeted trunk is apart of the... MORE
Sleek Retro School Desks
Sleek Retro School Desks
This Retro Bureau Has a Clever Hydraulic Soft Close System
These brightly colored retro bureaus are a great way to liven up an office space. When closed., the clean lines of the desk suit any modern minimalist environment. The design features a gas-filled... MORE

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