Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 477,692 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,285 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 107,665 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,285 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 107,665 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,232 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 477,692 cutting edge ideas.

Portable Backpack Workstations

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The DTC Box is an Anti-Theft Mobile Office For Freelancers

— July 8, 2016 — Art & Design
The DTC Box backpack workstation is an ideal mobile office for freelancers that are seeking a sleek, stylish and compact way to carry around a laptop with them. The bag is designed to be anti-theft, waterproof as well as functional to offer the most convenient way to work while on-the-go.

Freelancers often work from place-to-place whether that be an in-house office, cafe, library or another space. The DTC Box makes it incredibly simple to cart around a laptop since the bag is designed to fold open to offer a laptop stand. The bag is waterproof as well as ergonomically designed to keep the shoulders comfortable during long treks. A metal buckle and a locking zipper at the front keeps the bag's contents safe.
Trend Themes
1. Anti-theft Backpacks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop backpacks with advanced anti-theft features to protect valuable electronics.
2. Waterproof Laptop Bags - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create laptop bags that are not only waterproof but also sleek and functional for professionals on-the-go.
3. Portable Workstations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design lightweight and compact workstations that provide a comfortable and convenient working environment for freelancers.
Industry Implications
1. Luggage and Bag Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative materials and technologies to create anti-theft and waterproof bags.
2. Electronics Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced features and technologies to secure and protect electronic devices from theft.
3. Office Furniture Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create portable and ergonomic workstations that cater to the growing trend of remote work and freelancing.
4.6
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness