
PORTFOLIO 2026
VANCOUVER, BC
sgmt Desk
A compact transformable desk designed to support focus and posture in small apartments.
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Personal project
February 2025 - June 2025
The sgmt (pronounced “segment”) desk is designed to address a core problem of modern small-space living: one surface is used for everything, but the transitions between tasks leave clutter behind and mental focus fragmented.
01 - RESEARCH
Cluster Competes for Attention
01
Shrinking
Living Spaces
Urban living spaces are becoming increasingly smaller due to rising housing costs and urban density.

02
Rise of
Remote Work
As we transition into the post-pandemic era, work is no longer tied to physical offices. With millions embracing remote or hybrid models and freelancing on the rise, digital flexibility and multifunctional environments are essential to support evolving lifestyles.
WORK PREFERENCE (2025 PROJECTIONS)
Prefer Hybrid
52%
Prefer Fully On-Site
37%
Prefer Fully Remote
11%
03
Disrupted
Workflow
Cognitive science shows that when space is undefined, the brain works harder to focus. Frequent context switching without organization often leads to clutter, which disrupts attention and workflow.

Digital work
How might a desk physically support focus while adapting to limited living space?
02 INTERACTION
Segment the Tasks
The desk uses physical movement as a cognitive boundary. Pull the slider to transition from ambient to focus mode.

Default mode when the slider is pushed back
Relax Mode
Stays in default position behind the table
Lamp
Soft ambient light diffused through the matte glass surface

Stays in default position, aligned with the back edge of the table
Slider
Minimal display (clock, weather, lamp brightness/warmth, desk height)

Relax Mode
Focus Mode
Focus Mode
Default mode when the slider is pushed back
Relax Mode
Default mode when the slider is pushed back

03 INTERFACE
Guide the User


Onboarding

Home

Customization
04 USER STORY
Frame Everyday Scenarios

Clean up
Eating
Entertaining
RELAX MODE
FOCUS MODE
Clean up
Relax mode unlocks…
Focus mode unlocks…
Digital work
Creative work

