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Yasmine Benhadj-Djilali's 'Soft Targets' Provide Office Privacy

— October 28, 2016 — Art & Design
Open-concept workspaces are becoming more and more common, and Berlin-based designer Yasmine Benhadj-Dilali's 'Soft Targets' are a response to the subsequent desire for privacy. The wall-mounted pods look like sculptural installations from the outside, but they offer a hollow interior that people can climb into when they need some emergency alone time.

As Benhadj-Dilali admits, the niches are "more sculptures than furniture," meaning that they have far more of an artistic vision than a practical use. Nonetheless, their design features are effective for engendering a private moment during which occupants feel secure and anxiety-free.

Though the Soft Targets may look conspicuous, their angled, mirrored facets actually direct attention away from the person inside by reflecting other areas of the room.
Trend Themes
1. Private Workspaces - Remote work accelerated the need for private workspaces, leading to the demand for innovative privacy designs in a hybrid work model.
2. Sculptural Office Furniture - The growing importance of aesthetics has led to the demand for sculptural office furniture with a dual purpose of art and function.
3. Ergonomic Design - With the shift towards remote work, there is a growing demand for ergonomic design that promotes wellness and comfort.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Interior designers can create customizable private workspaces that offer privacy and comfort while complementing the overall aesthetics of an open-concept office.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the growing trend towards sculptural office furniture by creating unique, ergonomic pieces that offer a dual purpose of art and functionality.
3. Architecture - Architects can design private, ergonomic workspaces that offer a sense of security and well-being, promoting better mental health among workers in open-concept offices.
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