The Intentional Office
To make the office “worth the commute” customers are seeking more adaptable individual spaces, flexible collaborative spaces, social settings to create culture, shared focus spaces to think, and seamless connection experiences for remote participants. When planning a workspace with intentionality, the result is thoughtfulness and longevity with the ways the office supports a workforce.
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Physical Diversity
Overview, Inclusive Design
Humans come in all shapes and sizes. We have differences in our strength, mobility, visual acuity, and age.
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Effective Color Use in Workspaces
Blog, Planning and Design, Inclusive Design
Color was used in ancient civilizations before the power of color was truly understood. It was used to evoke emotions, aid in spiritual practices, and even as a medical intervention. Today, in brand development and marketing, we select specific colors to intentionally influence a customer's perception of the brand.
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Inclusive Design is Good Design
Blog, Inclusive Design
Inclusive Design considerations can foster a sense of welcomeness and help support a diverse workforce. There are various ways to design for inclusivity through the following pillars: physical diversity, neurodiversity, and trauma informed design.
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Psychological Safety to Support Inclusivity
Blog, Inclusive Design
Inclusive Design is a prerequisite to creating spaces where diverse groups of individuals can work, collaborate, and navigate easily.
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Inclusive Design
Blog, Inclusive Design
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging considerations are gaining the (long overdue) attention of corporations...
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Inclusive Design
Overview, Inclusive Design
When holistically integrated, Inclusive Design fosters support of a vast array of individual needs, communicates a sense of security, and permits employees to navigate easily.
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Trauma Informed Design
Blog, Inclusive Design
By creating environments in which all can feel safe and supported, we can empower employees to innovate, to be creative, and to show their unique perspectives.
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Furniture Considerations to Welcome and Support Neurodiversity
Blog, Inclusive Design
Considerations for health, wellness, and inclusivity are fundamental to creating spaces that are productive, creative, and welcoming for a diverse workforce. Considerations for neurodiversity are a paramount part of this conversation.
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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Furniture Considerations: FAQs
Blog, Inclusive Design
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law, enacted in 1990, aimed at preventing discrimination against and providing equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Concepts related to workspace design are most comprehensively covered in Title II (Public Services) and Title III (Public Accommodations) of the ADA.
