The psychology of office color brings another level of emotion to your design. Color affects the sympathetic nervous system, bringing forth (subconsciously) feelings and emotions in every individual. It’s deeper than just your brand colors and the imaging being displayed in your office. So it is no small wonder that companies and manufacturers are spending […]
Feng Shui is the art of placement. It is an ancient Chinese design discipline that focuses on balancing the elements of a space to create a harmonious environment where energy, or “chi”, flows unencumbered throughout the space. The goal of Feng Shui is to bring a sense of balance, calm and harmony into the room by […]
Achieving and maintaining a competitive edge with your business could be relative to the opportunities that are created through improved workplace dynamics. Designing a workplace that is productive by design is a challenge most often overlooked by business owners, but it is a service designers readily provide. Harnessing the potential of workplace design as it relates […]
The open plan has embraced the use of office glass spaces for privacy. Even traditional offices have opted for this option in the conference room and training spaces. Transparency in the communication of business ideals and messaging comes into the physical space as a strong design element with the use of glass-walled areas. Glass is being […]
Creating a well-designed office space that encourages productivity and is collaborative for both employees and clients is a very rewarding experience. If you could imagine your perfect work environment, what would that look like? Is it open, bright and colorful? Is it muted tones, quiet and subdued? Does it have rows of open benching, down […]
When was the last time you had a new office chair? Most of us take for granted that the chair we are sitting in all day behind the computer is built for comfort. It is, but that comfort is just not the same for each individual. Adults working full-time in the US work an average […]
Meeting etiquette relies upon careful planning to encourage meetings without resistance require planning and meeting etiquette guidelines to keep them successful and productive. Conference rooms and huddle spaces provide shared areas that are meant to be used as collaboration hubs between coworkers, clients and sometimes as private spaces for employees and employers. They perform some […]
Re-imagining the internal conversations that go on in a company is an on-going dialog within the furniture design industry. This exchange of ideas is used to create more productive and dynamic environmental design. The challenge to create innovative furnishings that can accommodate the way we meet and exchange ideas is the same for every office footprint. […]
Even with the best of intentions in an open plan office design, workplaces can be challenged by communication barriers that can impede their success story. What is commonly referred to in business circles as the Silo Mentality is defined by the Business Dictionary as the mindset present when certain departments or sectors do not wish to share […]
Home office style embodies your comfort zone. With working from home becoming the new normal, a home office is a great opportunity to create an environment that fits your unique personality, workstyle and inspire more productivity. Architectural Digest has assembled a collection of truly inspired home offices that will give you a starting point to transform […]
