Designing with pods
For most of us, a typical workday involves jumping from task to task, often switching gears from group work to solo focus. In order to support these different moments and provide people and teams with the privacy they need, designers suggest offering a range of spaces that people can select from based on their needs. […]
5 places to source modern workplace lighting
What simple element can dramatically transform a space? Lighting! When it comes to residential-inspired workplace settings, lighting solutions are often overlooked. Natural daylight is perhaps the most compelling design element in today’s workspaces, but lighting solutions have the power to define space, create a mood, bolster illumination, add comfort and support wellbeing in workplace settings. […]
Using technology to boost productivity: 3 tips
Productivity is a major driving force for large and small businesses. Fostering a collaborative environment can be linked directly to positive business outcomes, including increased growth, employee retention, and the development of holistic business strategies. The modern office is the epicenter of recent productivity-boosting technological innovations and processes. Here are just a few. Maintain a […]
4 fresh ideas for incorporating biophilic design in the workplace
Biophilia is defined as our innate fondness for and need to experience nature. Biophilic design connects people with the natural environment either directly, with plants, animals and natural elements (air, light, fire, water), indirectly with images of nature or natural-looking textures and patterns, or with space (transitional spaces that connect indoors and outdoors, architectural details, […]
Ancillary furniture: comfortable, beautiful and perfect for creating inspiring workplace destinations
It’s 2019 and no one wants to sit in a sea of cubicles anymore. That’s where ancillary comes in. Ancillary furniture plays a key role in today’s workplace design. As the way we work has changed, so have the spaces we want to work in. Employees want spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but […]
The exciting future of the corporate headquarters
I recently read a compelling article, HQ 2.0: The Next-Generation Corporate Center, and wanted to share the main ideas, as it perfectly aligns with what we do here at Red Thread in creating workplace transformation. Trends Driving Change People used to aim for a corner office filled with wood furniture and expensive artwork. This was […]
9 Inspiring sources for residential office furniture
As you explore furniture options for residential-inspired workplace settings, the number of products available can be overwhelming. From lounge seating to coffee tables, there are a seemingly infinite number of commercial, residential and online manufacturers. Our business involves working side by side with hundreds of these vendors, so we have some valuable experience! To help […]
What is ancillary furniture?
Ancillary is a term you may have heard recently with regard to designing a space, but what does it mean? Here we delve into the trends that have impacted the rise in ancillary furniture within the workplace and hospitality sector, its definition, and the three questions you should ask yourself as you compare products. How […]
Beating workplace stress in 2019
As simpler tasks have become automated, the work left for humans has become more creative and complex. We are required to be agile problem-solvers, we work in teams more often, we are more mobile and able to work 24/7. Technology continues to rapidly evolve, challenging us to adapt our workflows and learn new systems. We […]