Office meetings are streamlined via the amalgamation of design and tech
Implications - Meeting rooms spaces are being intentionally designed to foster a sense of urgency during discussions, in order to mitigate the reduced productivity that frequent meetings can often incur. This comes as businesses recognize the power of design in creating efficient systems, with this particular shift having the added benefit of boosting morale in the workplace by fostering a more productive environment.
Workshop Question - How could your brand use design to boost morale and efficiency in the workplace?
Trend Themes
1. Efficient Meeting Spaces - Designing meeting spaces with a focus on efficiency can increase productivity and employee morale, while mitigating the reduced productivity caused by frequent meetings.
2. Technology-integrated Meeting Spaces - Meeting spaces integrated with technology, such as the Google G Suite Meeting Room Hardware Kit or the ThinkSmart Hub 500 Workstation, can increase meeting efficiency by eliminating equipment setup and allowing for easy coordination with remote team members.
3. Soundproof Meeting Pods - Soundproof meeting pods, like Vank Wall Boxes or Framery's 'Phone Booths,' offer a way to seclude workers for private meetings or individual work without sacrificing design aesthetic or interrupting others in the open-concept office environment.
Industry Implications
1. Office Furnishings - Designing and offering office furnishings with a focus on creating efficient and productive meeting spaces, such as soundproof pods or origami-like meeting pavilions, can be a disruptive innovation opportunity to meet the demand for customizable and adaptable workspaces.
2. Technology - Pioneering technology that can integrate with existing office systems to increase meeting efficiency and coordination, such as the ThinkSmart Hub 500 Workstation, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in a constantly evolving digital landscape.
3. Corporate Events - Intentionally uncomfortable meeting rooms, like 'The Capsule' by Diesel, present an innovative way for companies to engage employees during corporate events and meetings while promoting efficiency and productivity.
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