With flexible working firmly establish in company culture, designing virtually inclusive spaces in offices is essential for creating a work environment where all employees, whether they are in the office or working remotely, can collaborate effectively and feel equally included. Here are some key considerations and strategies worth considering if you want your office to be more virtually inclusive…
Read MoreEarliest use of tiles can be found in Ancient Egypt, where hand painted ceramic tiles decorated the walls and doorways of tombs. Fast forward centuries later, you can find tiles decorating almost every home or commercial space you walk into.
The selection of tiles available to us today is endless. They vary in materiality, application, use and price tag! Through the years you’ve probably noticed some becoming more popular. Like the one’s all your friends remodelled their bathrooms in, back in 2021!
Read MoreCreating sustainable office interiors is an essential consideration for businesses looking to reduce their environmental footprint and create a healthier workspaces. However, it’s a tricky business to make the ‘right’ choices because there are so many factors that make up what sustainability means. When we choose finishes and surfaces in our schemes, we try to make the best decisions we can, weighing up a lot of factors from how the products are manufactured, transported, who’s made them, what certificates etc. When it comes to sustainable surfaces for office interiors, however, you can focus on the following materials and strategies as a good place to start…
Read MoreHow workspaces can support people whose daily lives vary from the ‘regular’.
Read MoreNaming meeting rooms in an office can be a creative and practical way to make your workplace more engaging and efficient. However, getting that balance of making it representative of company culture, being fun and memorable is a pretty tough challenge so it’s no wonder quite a few companies end up just numbering their meeting rooms and hoping for the best. As part of our projects, we’re often asked to help get involved in the task so here’s our tips for naming meeting rooms effectively…
Read MoreIf there’s one thing the trifle* team agree on in life it’s that lovely stationary is one of the simplest ways of bringing some joy and satisfaction into the everyday. We are stationary lovers and proud of it. We know we’re not the only ones out there so it’s a obvious choice for Christmas gifting. Here are our top picks for Christmas Stationary gifts ‘23…
Read MoreDesigning a great office reception area is crucial because it's often the first impression visitors, clients, and employees have of your company. A well-designed reception area creates a welcoming and professional atmosphere, even if you’ve decided not to have a formal reception desk. However you’d like to receive guests and welcome your employees, here are some steps to help you design a great office reception…
Read MoreGetting the right chair for an office space can feel a little overwhelming as there’s so much choice and different options available. When we design office spaces, we have to think about different types of office chairs to suit different needs around the space which will be dictated by use and of course, the budget.
Read MoreRead about the key factors that should be taken into account when setting up a supportive and efficient working environment from the basic build, spatial layout, ergonomics to wellbeing.
Read MoreWe are so proud that our project for DeadGood was featured in the printed version of OnOffice Magazine, issue 164! A full 5 pages was dedicated to our retail showroom redesign.
Read MoreBy creating an environment that reflects these elements, you can strengthen brand identity, engage employees, leave a positive impression on clients, and differentiate yourself in the marketplace. But does that mean the interior palette should consist of the exact brand pantones and should the brand logo be the biggest and brightest thing you see on your way in?
Read MoreHow clients are utilising music in commercial areas when people have adapted to this way of working from home.
Read MoreHybrid work is a flexible work model that supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers. It offers employees the autonomy to choose to work wherever and however they are most productive. Hybrid work rose to popularity through the pandemic when employees and employers acknowledged that much of their work could be carried out at home or remotely.
Read MoreAn Agile Workplace is flexible both in terms of the physical workspace as well as in practice; an agile working strategy better accommodates employees by replacing traditional office rules with general guidelines, within the setting of a dynamic workspace…
Read MoreWe follow the RIBA (Royal institute of British Architects) Process when running any Workspace / Office Interior Design Project; there is a formula and rhythm to this that is understood by the majority of Professionals within the Architectural, Construction and Interior Design Industry so an immediate common ground is recognised. As each ‘stage’ ends it’s a gateway to the next with client approval and sign off agreed before proceeding to the next stage.
Read MoreIf you are relocating to a new office you will be looking to undertake a full scale project from Design to fit out this is the process of changing a space from a CAT A to CAT B space. If you are looking to make changes to your existing space we refer to this as an office refurbishment.
Read MoreEveryone who has worked in an office environment has either come across or is currently sitting in an office where company values appear in a mural across a wall or lovingly framed around the working space - perhaps as part of a gallery wall? Whilst we can all probably agree that having brand values set out within a space is probably important, is it the right approach?
Read MoreThere is so much to navigate in the post pandemic world of office design and strategy and a lot to weigh up in terms of where to spend the money on improvements and indeed is this a ‘move or improve’ moment?
Read MoreWe loved Clerkenwell Design Week this year, not just because of the inspiring things we saw but also because it was the launch of the showroom we designed for DeadGood. We set out to create a design that would be reflective of their brand personality and values plus be a talking point at Clerkenwell Design Week and into the future.
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