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The BeanCo 'Belly Bean' is the Curvy and Convenient Desk to Carry

— December 5, 2011 — Art & Design
If you love to lounge with your laptop but have yet to discover the most dynamic desktop to help you do so, the BeanCo 'Belly Bean' is the new magnificent modern modification to hit portable accessories.

BeanCo, a family-founded space configuration company, decided to take the concept of the common laptop desk and add cool twists of sleekness and simplicity to make the most well-balanced workstation. Available in white, black, and natural, the Hard Rock Maple finishes blend with an EVA foam-base to prevent laptops from overheating. Fusing flash and functionality is exactly what BeanCo's M.O. is as they've obviously succeeded in revolutionizing the basic and boring mobile surfaces already on the market.

So if you're looking for something easy to clean, easy to carry, and an easily the coolest traveling companion, the BeanCo 'Belly Bean' is the perfect polished way to prop up your transportable space.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Portable Workstations - The rise of sleek and functional portable workstations presents an opportunity for companies to develop innovative designs that enhance productivity on the go.
2. Cooling Technology in Portable Accessories - The integration of cooling technology in portable accessories like laptop desks opens up possibilities for creating more comfortable and efficient workspaces.
3. Revolutionizing Mobile Surfaces - The success of BeanCo's 'Belly Bean' highlights a trend towards reinventing and improving basic mobile surfaces to meet the needs of modern professionals.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture and Office Supplies - Furniture and office supply companies can tap into the demand for smart portable workstations by creating ergonomic and stylish designs.
2. Technological Accessories - Companies in the technological accessory industry have the opportunity to develop innovative cooling technologies for portable accessories like laptop desks.
3. Product Design and Manufacturing - The trend of revolutionizing mobile surfaces creates a disruptive opportunity for product design and manufacturing companies to create highly functional and aesthetically pleasing workspaces.
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