Customer-First Design: Learning from Hospitality, Education, and Retail
byWhile modern workplace environments have become highly specialized, should designers be looking for inspiration from successful organizations in other parts of the economy?
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Why Branded Spaces Grow Business and Deliver Remarkable Experiences
byKatherine Long of Illustria explains how to create authentic branded spaces that engage by taking some pointers from the retail world.
Orgatec 2018 Shows Us Welcoming, Creative, and Informal Offices
byMissed out on ORGATEC 2018? We’ve got you covered with an in-depth photo recap of the show which was held in Cologne, Germany.
Ayse Birsel on Her Design Philosophy, Work With Herman Miller, & More
byWDM’s Elise Shapiro recently interviewed Ayse Birsel to learn more about the development of Herman Miller’s Overlay and her overall design philosophy.
Workplace Week New York City: Design that Never Sleeps
byThe June 2018 Workplace Week New York (WWNY) questioned the art and the science behind creating work environments that facilitate employee happiness, wellbeing, and productivity.
Working From Home is now ‘Homing From Work’
byA new question is being asked, which challenges assumptions on the role of corporations in public life. Why have a home when you can live at work?
Enriching the Workplace with Biophilic Design
byKenneth Freeman, head of innovation for Ambius, shares how even the simplest of biophilic design elements can can increase productivity and reduce absenteeism in the workplace.
Driving Employee Purpose by Design
byJLL’s Dr. Marie Puybaraud shares five ways that a high-achieving workplace design can unlock a collective sense of purpose.
The UK’s First Floating Meeting Room is a Space For Creative Collaboration
byThe UK’s first floating meeting room is a unique, multi-functional and flexible space for creative collaboration, corporate meetings, and tenant social events.
A Workplace Strategist’s Response to the Harvard Research on Open Plans
byTed Moudis Associates’ Workplace Strategist Kate Wieczorek shares her thoughts on the recent Harvard study examining the effects of the open plan.
Open Offices: One Size Does Not Fit All
byWith much of recent press focused on the open office debate, Work Design Magazine Publisher, Bob Fox, shares his thoughts on the topic.
8 Best Plants for the Office
byAir quality has a huge impact on your health. Not only do plants add a touch of life and comfort to your office space, but also keep air at its purest.
