Human-centric environments are sharpening the focus of hybrid workspaces as an incubator for change. The workplace has traditionally been all about business. Transforming spaces into more relatable, compassionate, and understanding of human qualities is what humanizing feels like at work. An environment where comfort, emotion, and human values become part of the design is essential for making the workplace relevant, inspiring, and productive. The shift to inclusive workplaces recognizes diverse needs, not just physically but also cognitively and sensory-wise. This contributes to retention, innovation, and productivity through intentionally designed workplaces that welcome all workstyles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2023 office colors define the physical workspace wrapped in warm earthy hues. Welcoming, inclusive spaces are key for the return to the office, where employees expect productive collaborative experiences they would not have at home. Your team is looking for opportunities to connect in person with colleagues and to take advantage of various amenities and services that allow them to innovate.
Social distancing design is realigning the collaborative workplace culture as new health and safety guidelines for businesses encourage safer engagement. Companies are beginning the reconfiguration process and the steps necessary to safely welcome employees back into the office.
As the year draws to a close, we are excitedly looking forward to the office design trends of 2020. Color, sustainability and inclusiveness will be stealing the limelight this year. We’ve done some research, and we’re now ready to share these industry trend predictions for the coming year:
Branding your office environment creates more than just a beautiful space. It creates a funnel for recruitment, retention, and rejuvenated morale. Workspace design is a complex journey that has to provide not only pertinent furnishings and savvy space planning but it must communicate who you are quickly and concisely, to both visitors and employees. You put a lot of thought into creating your brand. A branded office environment transcends that effort.
