Peter Meier Inc. (PMI) introduces Soundproof Meeting Pods, which the company says are the future of productive conferencing. While the open office design trend provides a more collaborative and innovative environment, it also presents new challenges, including the need for private meeting spaces. A soundproof meeting pod is a compact, self-contained unit designed for private meetings and conference calls; the pods are made from sound-absorbing materials and engineered to block out external noise and distractions.