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WATERCOOLER CHAT: Expansion Workplace Strategy
/in Branding, Case Studies, Office Design, Steelcase case study, office design, workpace strategy /by Office Furniture NOW!A visionary workplace design strategy is very important when you are managing rapid growth while simultaneously exceeding industry demands. TELUS is a leading telecommunications provider in Canada. Like many organizations in its industry, TELUS has grown dramatically in recent years, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.
2024 Colormix Commercial Collection
/in Branding, Color, Herman Miller, workplace culture /by Office Furniture NOW!Color significantly impacts the way we work. Sherwin-Williams has debuted its new Colormix® 2024 Commercial Colors collection. Their team of experts has crafted a forecast of hand-selected key commercial colors, weaving them into each palette. Since resimercial design remains a vital part of office design moving forward, these synopses are a hybrid of commercial and […]
Evolving Workplace Connectivity
/in Flexible Work, Home Office, Hybrid Workspaces, Office Design flexible workspace, hospitality design, hybrid workspaces /by Office Furniture NOW!Evolving workplace connectivity relies upon on-going research and development into office design solutions that will support a multi-generational workforce’s varying expectations, wants, and needs. For the growing Gen Z population, flexibility, autonomy, work/life balance, and physical + mental wellbeing have become “must-have” priorities.
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Team Centric Design
/in Branding, Herman Miller, workplace culture /by Office Furniture NOW!Team centric design has been the primary focus for the last two years, as businesses of all sizes seek new ways of working. Overcoming downsized workspaces, adapting to hybrid work, and programming flexible scheduling has become an essential design strategy. HermanMiller worked alongside branded environment designer Gensler to reconnect their teams through human-centered design.
Hospitality Design At Work
/in Flexible Work, Home Office, Hybrid Workspaces, Office Design flexible workspace, hospitality design, hybrid workspaces /by Office Furniture NOW!Hospitality design at work builds upon the premise of re-establishing the importance of strengthening the community workplaces provide. It has been the top influencer behind destination design which is driving the return to work. This rising star made a name for itself with the experiential design trend found in coworking spaces.
Intentional Home Office Design
/in Flexible Work, Home Office, Hybrid Workspaces hybrid workspaces, space planning and design /by Office Furniture NOW!Intentional home office design starts with a practical assessment of what you have to work with and where you want to work. The flexible work option took a significant leap with many businesses now opting to continue this amenity making working from home permanent for certain positions. Allocating a dedicated workspace at home will give […]
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Brand Storytelling Through Design
/in Branding, Hybrid Workspaces, workplace culture /by Office Furniture NOW!Brand storytelling and the experiential nature of brands is driving visionary workspace design today. Spatial branding utilizes interior design to expand visual identity through the use of murals, wall art, and furniture design to portray the depth of the company’s ethos.
Maximizing Minimalist Office Design
/in Collaborative Office Furniture, Flexible Work, Hybrid Workspaces, Office Design, Space Planning/Design, workplace culture flexible workspace, hybrid workspaces, minimalist office design, space planning and design /by Office Furniture NOW!Minimalist office design can provide a streamlined workflow to maximize the efficiency of your flexible workplace. If your office was impacted by the downsizing of working from home. A minimalist design approach can make the openness look intentional.
Third Places Attract Innovation
/in Flexible Work, Hybrid Workspaces, Space Planning/Design, workplace culture flexible workspace, hybrid workspaces, office neighborhood, space planning and design /by Office Furniture NOW!Third Spaces are generally characterized as warm and inviting places where individuals find a comfortable place to work or mingle with others with similar interests. We know these in our everyday life as cafés, coffee houses, boutique hotel lobbies, and art galleries. These are spaces that inspire us to think outside the daily grind and relax into […]
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Destination Workplaces
/in Hybrid Workspaces, Space Planning/Design, workplace culture /by Office Furniture NOW!Destination workplaces enable discussion and empower employees who strive to make a difference within the company while encouraging them to continue promoting work culture from within. Many of these employees eventually become influencers who help shape the future image of the company itself.