Redesigning the future of work has been both exciting and frustrating, for both designers and businesses. One thing that remains dominant is the human component. As work becomes more flexible and less space dominant, companies will need to redefine ways for their teams to connect and collaborate in person.
Gen Z has officially entered the workforce and they come with their own set of expectations. Gen Z is the first digitally native generation, meaning that they have grown up with technology. Smartphones, social media, online shopping, and instant messaging have been a part of Gen Z’s daily lives since they were born. Naturally, this will […]
Resilient workplace design is an ecosystem of spaces created to adapt and evolve over time. The goal is to optimize the office square footage you have while fostering higher levels of employee engagement. The end result is a more connected and effective team that will allow your company to respond to evolving business conditions in […]
Creating a modern conference experience is essential, as the hybrid workspace shifts priorities and propels us toward more relaxed office environments. Conference room spaces have diversified to provide both open communal spaces and private spaces. They must accommodate impromptu gathering as well as private spaces for training and larger meetings, areas to discuss confidential topics, […]
The hybrid workspace model has embraced the free address workplace. Knoll workplace research identified four major themes impacting and driving the workplace today: a desire for flexibility, the need to find a balance between spaces for individual and teamwork modes, increased need for hospitality in the workplace, and of course, the growing emphasis on personal […]
2022 desk + chair trends embrace the comfort and style of natural materials. Flexible work continues to dominate office design, so establishing and maintaining an updated office will be more important than ever. Imbedded in the flexible work methodology are carefully crafted intentions for how workplace design impacts flow, achieves privacy, and allows for natural collaboration.
Flexible workspace design provides opportunities for employees to better connect with one another and with your brand ethos. Working closely with a design team that understands your end goal will ensure that every element of the design engages your employees and reflects your corporate culture. Here are three key points to incorporate into your design […]
The workspace colors of transition herald a new way of intentional design thinking. Coming off of a year of exquisite transitions with working from home into the hybrid workspaces of the future, change is the one certainty we have all learned to embrace over the past year. Adapting to change is a climate of perpetual […]
The future of work begins with an increased awareness of how wellness influences wellbeing in the workplace. The planners setting policies and procedures will need to align what was endearing about working from home with their workplace culture to set the stage for the aesthetic of the future.
Acoustic office furniture will feature prominently within the hybrid workspace of the future. As workplace culture embraces more agile ways of collaborating, flexibility will be important. Working from home gave us autonomy and control over not only where we worked, but what we heard and when.
