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Imposed Interaction

Designers create workspaces that force collaboration and idea-sharing

Implications - Research suggests that the more people in a work environment are forced to interact and converse, the more innovative ideas will be created. Studies in this area have concluded that knowledge transfer of any kind can stimulate people to think more creatively -- seemingly unrelated conversations can often lead to moments of insight. To this end, augmenting worker interaction is becoming a primary goal of workplace design as more brands begin welcoming these interaction-promoting areas instead of looking at them as places of unproductive socializing.
Trend Themes
1. Forced Interaction - Workplace design is becoming centered on augmenting worker interaction as more brands see interaction-promoting areas as valuable spaces for idea sharing.
2. Community Building - Workplaces are modeling around the concept of communities to avoid alienation between coworkers and to stimulate healthy relationships amongst colleagues.
3. Greenery Infused Workspaces - Lush greenery is being infused into workplaces, promoting creativity and providing a natural environment for workers.
Industry Implications
1. Architectural and Interior Design - Architects and interior designers can explore the above three trends to develop green workspaces that foster community and encourage interaction between workers.
2. Furniture Design - Furniture designers can incorporate natural elements and community-centered designs into workspace furniture pieces.
3. Technology - With the growing need for interactive workspaces, technology can be used to create innovative products that encourage collaboration and idea sharing amongst users.
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Creativity-Charged Cafes
BASE camp by Nest One is a Cutting-Edge Workspace
The BASE camp by Nest One is a technology-focused innovation center, channelling the power of creativity and communication. The hybrid space functions as a cafe, mobile shop, workstation, meeting... MORE
Imaginative Recreational Workspaces
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The LEGO Denmark Office Has a Slide and Building Stations
This LEGO Denmark office encourages work and play, offering a slide that connects the second and first floors and features a library of LEGO pieces and tables to build models. The office is LEGO's new… MORE
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The Microsoft Vienna Headquarters by INNOCAD Architektur is Lush
The Microsoft Vienna Headquarters by INNOCAD Architektur firm is a lush greenery-infused workspace that encourages creativity amongst workers and managers. The office certainly showcases the tech... MORE
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Overgrown Outdoor Offices
The Natural Systems Domination Installation Encourages Healthy Workers
As much as society has become inundated with messages about the importance of health and the environment, this information still hasn't fully sunk in, and that is why art installations like the Natural… MORE
Mini-City Studios
Mini-City Studios
The FS2 Office Design Promotes Community Among Co-Workers
People are now realizing the importance of community in the workspace, which is what the FS2 office design promotes. Modeled like a mini city, this design for tech startup The Flagship avoids alienation… MORE
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The Munoz Arquitectos Studio is See-Through All Over
The open-concept Munoz Arquitectos Studio is framed by delicate glass and industrial concrete walls. As visitors and employees enter the workspace, they feel welcomed by the airy, unobstructed... MORE
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Bringing an undeniable wow factor to dull board rooms everywhere, the Wilkhakhn InteracTable is an awesome piece. Now, a team can toil over the same project with the greatest of ease. The Wilkhakhn InteracTable… MORE

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