Like with most things, trends come and trends go. Office design is no different. Whether it’s new aesthetics, new designs, or new materials, there’s always something evolving and getting better. When it comes to office design, business models, employee needs, and company culture play a major part in the trends we see and what actually makes it into the office. When you think about trends, your mind might go to pieces of furniture or office layouts. However, trends extend much further than that, such as the materials used in office design. The materials used in the office can reflect much more ..read more

Your brand is one of your most powerful assets. Your brand tells existing and potential customers what your business is about. It makes your company instantly recognizable in the marketplace. It creates associations between what customers require and your ability to fulfill those requirements. You spend countless hours and dollars investing in your brand—establishing it, defining it, shaping it, and advertising it. But many companies overlook some of the most effective brand management possible: branding your business to your employees to create employee loyalty advocates within your rank ..read more

The hospitality industry took a major hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hotels, restaurants, attractions, and many more subsets of the hospitality industry suffered from restrictions and full-blown shutdowns. On top of that, for a short period of time, travel was nearly impossible. However, despite the impact the pandemic had, the hospitality industry is bouncing back. Although the hospitality industry faces its fair share of challenges, it has proven itself resilient time and time again. Rapid growth and the return to “normal” over the last couple of years have helped the industry right itsel ..read more

Acoustic office furniture can create islands of intimate social space and privacy within your open-plan office—perfect for holding focused meetings. While it may appear strange or provocative when you first encounter it in a workspace, acoustic furniture is the latest trend to sweep through contemporary office design and layout. Due to the recent aesthetic of renovating old studios and warehouses into sleek, modern start-ups and corporate overhauls, the need for privacy and quiet in a large space has increased. However, acoustic furniture addresses the problem by providing flexible solutions f ..read more

Everybody has their own idea of a perfect, custom office. This is usually an office that best fits the needs of the company and its employees. The office is a place where companies can showcase their brand image. It can be an area of self-expression for employees. Most importantly, it’s a space that gives employees the opportunity to work to the best of their abilities. The ideal office can’t be duplicated. There isn’t a roadmap that helps companies build and design exactly what they need. The perfect office starts with an understanding – the knowledge of what the company needs. Without clear ..read more

For every design problem, there is a creative design solution. Take, for instance, the outdated and flawed hierarchical office layout where people had individual spaces and rarely interacted with one another. The solution: the open office. But, as we all know, the open office is fraught with its own design issues. One of the biggest is the intrusive sound level within the space. But what about soundproofing? The floor plan produces too many opportunities for noise with meetings, phone calls, music, and conversation. Those who need to hear you, like customers and colleagues, have difficulty doi ..read more

NeoCon – the Mecca of modern office furniture – did not disappoint this year. Last month in Chicago at THE MART, people came together from all around the world to debut and explore new collections, trends, textiles, and more. NeoCon truly showcases the newest, most cutting-edge elements of office design. Vibrant colors and engaging textures have found their own place in the office. New tech-enabled furniture is replacing outdated solutions. And as work styles and offices change, the designers adapt. NeoCon 2024 gave us answers to problems we didn’t even know we had. However, here are a few of ..read more

From one year to the next, there’s a handful of industries that experience fast-paced growth. Whether they’re emerging or growing rapidly, some fields just seem to catch fire and become a gold rush of opportunity. Between innovation and demand, there’s often a very good reason why these industries start trending up. The technology sector might be driven by the mass adoption of AI. Renewable energy could be accelerated by the world’s growing population and environmental awareness. And a global pandemic can propel healthcare to growth for many years to come. But from year to year, with constant ..read more

Whether your business is growing from a few employees to many, or there’s a need to expand your operation, a growing business should be celebrated. It’s an exciting time. Welcoming change and planning for the future are necessary for future success. But too often companies focus on the big things and the smaller details are thrown by the wayside. There are many elements of a business that should be taken into consideration. It’s important to step back and ask yourself, “What am I forgetting?” The answer might not be anything. However, you might find yourself with more work cut out for you than ..read more

The way we work is constantly evolving. That means our environment, atmosphere, and offices are changing just as much. As the scope of work changes in our day-to-day, shouldn’t the tools and furniture we use change as well?  From collaborative work to recreational areas to private, focused areas, it’s important to provide employees with what they need to successfully do their jobs. The acoustic office phone booth might just be the answer. If your company has changed over the years, shouldn’t the way employees work change as well? Office mental health, well-being, and the ability to perfor ..read more