WATERCOOLER CHAT: Intentional Placemaking
Like most future-forward design narratives, Austin’s office interiors are embracing intentional placemaking through immersive design that blurs the lines between workspace, storytelling, and technology.
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Expanded Team Workspaces
Expanded team workspaces are elevating office design into a cultural hub that focuses upon encounters. This takes hybrid office design to another level by elevating the team experience across the office landscape and all hybrid work modalities. People-centered design supports all levels of collaboration by creating engaging amenity spaces that encourage face-to-face connection everywhere.
Gen Alpha Workforce Influences
The Gen Alpha workforce has unique values and expectations that will significantly influence the future of work. The generation born from 2010 forward is still a few years away from being full-time employees. But the trends they’re shaping are already evident in immersive office design and progressive planning. Read more →
2025 Office Design Austin
The 2025 office design landscape of Austin is shifting to reflect new trends, technologies, and priorities that deepen team collaboration. This year, companies in Austin are prioritizing wellness, flexibility, sustainability, and connectivity. We have seen these design amenities growing in Austin, alongside national trends for building community at work. Read more →
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Creative Workspace Design
Creative workspace design boosts productivity and collaboration. One of the biggest trends moving into 2025 will be creatively designed adaptable office spaces that allow for the multifunctional use of space. Bold idea stimulation will contribute to unique environments that promote productivity and excellence, regardless of your office size or location.
Dynamic 2025 Workplace Trends
Dynamic 2025 workplace trends have been exhibiting some amazing next-level design options as we continue to evolve beyond traditional workspace design. Shifting from a collection of furniture and bodies in the room to a vibrant collection of experiences has been slowly impacting businesses designed to foster intentional transformations.
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Sherwin-Williams Colormix® 2025
According to Sherwin-Williams’ Director of Color Marketing, Sue Wadden, the Capsules collection is an exploration of the magic contained within the colors, materials, and finishes that will inspire innovation, create connections, and illuminate the future of residential and commercial design. The SW Colormix 2025 Capsules collection takes a look at the 48 most trend-forward hues for 2025.
Meeting Spaces That Inspire Innovation
Innovative meeting spaces are what make hybrid office design so exciting. Offices that grow with you are essential to future-proofing your work environment. Hybrid office design has mandated modern meeting areas that look and feel different with glass conference rooms, scattered huddle spaces, cafe meeting spaces, and terrace workspaces integrated into non-traditional design concepts. Traditional conference rooms are no longer minimally used confined spaces, they have been re-imagined for flexible collaboration on the fly.
Elevating Small Business Brand Identity
Elevating your small business branding can make a huge impact on your growth identity. Imagine walking into an office that feels like stepping into a brand storybook. Every corner, every desk, and every color reflects the brand values and culture. An office space isn’t just a backdrop anymore, it’s a powerful tool for showcasing who you are as a business. Think of your office design as an immersion experience that communicates the essence of your story and ambitions to everyone who walks through the door.
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Exhibit Office Design
Exhibit office design is all about curating brand stories that engage. In the push for the return to the office, compelling workspaces demand a deeper brand initiative to embody the workplace ethos. If you own real estate it’s time to elevate the user experience. Explore innovative opportunities to reposition the physical office with adjacent amenities and create engaging, interactive, and enjoyable destination spaces worth the commute.