human-centered design

Together with our research partner Survature, we launched a survey to learn more about what screens tells us about how people really work. Between May 14th – 31st of this year 368 of you participated in our research. Here is part one of the results!

How does intentional design contribute to wellness-minded workplace and the WELL Building Standard’s concepts of building performance?

The kindergarten theory comes into “play” when the space in which you spend your time in - whether as a kid or an adult - is directly associated with the activity.

In a world that is fast-paced, unpredictable, and demanding, the modern office should be designed to become a place of unexpected refuge.

The use of algorithms in design, from fashion to buildings, is not a new concept. However, Artificial Intelligence (AI) might influence design outcomes in a more profound way: by shaping what it means to be human.

WDM's Elise Shapiro recently interviewed Ayse Birsel to learn more about the development of Herman Miller's Overlay and her overall design philosophy.

JLL's Dr. Marie Puybaraud explains why human interaction matters more than ever in a digital era—and what you can do about it.

Design Thinking involves a creative, agile mindset that incorporates the ability to ask questions from a variety of vantage points.

“Resimercial” design has become increasingly popular in recent years. While we can’t expect that our offices will ever feel quite like home, we can do our best to make them more comfortable, a key component of both happiness and health.

Charlie Grantham explores why we need to change how we approach workplace design and move from cost-based measures of building performance to more human-centric behavioral measure of wellness and wellbeing.

Today, employees are seeking environments that are more mobile, flexible, and personalized. JLL's Workplace Strategy Lead, Bernice Boucher outlines four major ways the workplace is changing for the better. 

Kimball’s 'Canopy' illustrates how far we have come with the design of furniture systems that work in today’s more open and flexible workspaces.