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WATERCOOLER CHAT: Privacy In The Hybrid Workspace
/in Hybrid Workspaces, Privacy /by Office Furniture NOW!The past year changed a lot of things for both the workforce and workspace design. Along with the increased value placed upon work flexibility, hybrid workspace privacy will be an important asset to workplace culture. Employees will now have the autonomy to choose when, how, and where their work gets done.
Modern Call Center Design
/in Cubicles, Ergonomic Accessories /by Office Furniture NOW!Modern Call Center design focuses on an effective and effortless service experience alongside a human component to drive sales. These spaces have become fully integrated hubs with options that support the team as well as the customer. Call center cubicles have become more modern hubs for productivity where collaboration is integrated into the equation for better […]
Experiential Reception Design
/in Reception Area Furniture reception furniture austin, recpetion area design /by Office Furniture NOW!Modern reception design has evolved into pivotal, engaging, highly functional spaces that provide a hub for staff and clients to experience your brand and your workplace culture. In about 15 seconds, your clients, staff, and vendors get a vibe about who you are as a brand. From visual appeal and comfort to function and technology, […]
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Encounters, The 2021 Color Vibe
/in Resimercial Design, Space Planning/Design, Uncategorized /by Office Furniture NOW!The 2021 color vibe explores how the rhythm of colors work with each other to create the comfort zone aesthetic of resimercial design trends. Reconnecting with a sense of belonging and purpose will be a high priority as businesses return to in-house collaboration. As working from home gives way to a return to the office, […]
Meeting Expectations 2021
/in Collaborative Office Furniture, Conference Room Furniture /by Office Furniture NOW!Meeting the expectations of conferencing, connecting, and communicating has had its challenges over the past year. But 2021 is gearing up for enhanced conversations by reshaping conference room design and the way we meet. One thing we have all learned is that our connectivity has become far more adaptable and resourceful than we ever imagined.
2021 Office Design Trends
/in Space Planning/Design, Trends, Uncategorized /by Office Furniture NOW!2021 office design trends will continue to elevate the office into more than just a place to work, by creating a destination for collaboration that bridges working from home with flex office work. This dynamic will continue to teach us a lot more about adaptability in office design and has lead to an increasingly more comfortable […]
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Workplace Culture Shift
/in workplace culture /by Office Furniture NOW!Workplace culture is intangible, yet it touches every aspect of work. Shaped by an organization’s values, culture affects where, how, and when we work. As we adapt to a new workplace ecosystem, it’s critical to consider how culture influences space design.
Taking Care of Yourself During Remote Work
/in Ergonomics, Home Office /by Office Furniture NOW!The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced workers from all industries to the concept of remote work. Although many employers originally only expected a 6-week “lockdown,” the need for social distancing has gone on for months, and it’s predicted that remote work will be a long-standing aspect of life for some time, if not a permanent staple […]
Home Office Design Influence
/in Ergonomic Office Chair, Home Office /by Office Furniture NOW!Home office design will be the most surprising influencer of commercial office design for 2021. Considering the learning curve and the adjustment tiers everyone has been coping with for the past few months, this is probably not news. Even office furniture manufacturers have embraced this trend with some beautiful solutions.
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Defining Your Comfort Zone With Color
/in Color, Space Planning/Design /by Office Furniture NOW!Finding your comfort zone is what office design and color will be all about in 2021. As we transition between the home office and the workplace, comfort will take center stage with resimercial design. There are many ideas and concepts for what the post COVID-19 workplace might look like with protection protocols in place, especially […]