Open office spaces incorporate tiny booths for quiet work or rest
Implications - The lack of privacy in open office spaces has been shown to decrease productivity and focus, but the lower costs associated with such spaces still make them an appealing option for most small and medium-sized businesses. As a result, brands are creating small sound-proofed booths that most open office spaces would have room for, and that allow some privacy for people looking to work without interruption. Such spaces allow for brands to employ the benefits of both open offices, and the more enclosed working areas that traditional offices allow.
Workshop Question - How could your brand enhance productivity by making its employees more comfortable?
Trend Themes
1. Soundproof Office Pods - Open office spaces are prompting the creation of soundproof office pods, offering private spaces for meetings and solo work without sacrificing design aesthetic.
2. Modern Phone Booths - Traditional phone booths are being revived as modern, stylish alternatives for private communication in open-concept offices.
3. Mobile Co-working Offices - With the rise of digital nomads and freelancers, mobile co-working offices are providing fast Wi-Fi and essential office supplies, contributing to a sustainable future while offering picturesque locations to work.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture designers have the opportunity to create stylish soundproof office pods and modern phone booths to enhance the design of open-concept offices.
2. Co-working Spaces - Co-working spaces can offer their members the convenience of mobile co-working offices that operate on solar power, complete with essential amenities.
3. Mental Health & Wellness - Designing office spaces with a focus on mental health and wellness provides both privacy and relaxation spaces to promote employee productivity and overall wellbeing.
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