Productivity can be finicky. We’ve all had days where we can’t get into gear and don’t know why. As it turns out, it can often be chalked up to our environment and surroundings. They can have a huge effect on us psychologically – particularly from a sensory office design perspective. The good news is we can actually design our office environment to stimulate productivity by factoring in our five senses. Here are five ways to enhance sensory office design: Sight: Office Colour and Lighting The colour and lighting in our workspaces play a big part in our mental wellbeing and output. Studies show that ...read more...
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Creating a Comfortable Environment for Customers in a Financial Institution
As a bank or credit union, competition is steep, and customer trust and satisfaction can be hard to win. In fact, financial institutions have consistently been the recipient some of the lowest levels of consumer trust reports. Currently, banks are no longer competing only with other banks, but also the experience consumers have when they walk into other stores or lounges. Even as mobile banking continues to grow, research by CARAVAN Omnibus Surveys shows that 88% of American adults still want a physical location for their banking needs. At a local branch level, you can rise above your competition by making ...read more...
How to Create a Repeatable Office Interior Design for Multi-Location Companies
Multi-location companies are faced with the unique challenge of developing an interior design that can easily transfer to other locations and buildings. Often times different locations will be working with various floor plans, square footage, and need a solution that can uphold the organization's business strategies while maintaining brand image. When designing for a repeatable and scalable workspace, focus should be placed on culture, strategy, and workers in order to retain performance. Here, we discuss some of the best strategies for designing a repeatable office interior for multi-location companies. ...read more...
Modern Office Design Ideas for 2017
There’s nothing like fresh surroundings to motivate us to get organized and make a fresh start, and what better way than to read up on the latest office design ideas for 2017. You don’t have to give your workspace an entire facelift to make some changes, just incorporating a few of these ideas into your interior can help to “freshen up” your space. If you want to keep your workspace looking current, it’s helpful to be aware of how trends are evolving, and how they can influence your work environment. Here are some modern office design ideas for 2017: Use Minimal Interior Materials Architects are ...read more...
Designing a Workspace That will Never go Out of Style
Do timeless workspaces really exist? As a manager or business owner, you might be wondering if it’s possible to achieve a space that is both leading edge, yet manages to withstand the test of time, but it’s certainly possible to obtain a balance. If you’re buying new furniture or renovating, then you expect those investments to last awhile. You can improve the lifespan of your workspace and keep it feeling fresh and relevant by considering the following design concepts: ...read more...
