Transitioning from a traditional office to an open office environment that fosters collaboration and mobility can be challenging. The Internet is loaded with articles about organizations opening up innovative colorful spaces that have touchdown stations, huddle rooms, phone booths, and even amenities such as coffee bars, office slides, and ping-pong tables. But I am often curious as to whether these offices provide a real connection to the employees versus a trendy design fad that is solely intended to make the workplaces seem cool. It is precisely this deeper connection that design psychology can provide when creating new workplaces.
Mindful Offices: Using Design Psychology to Create Better Workplaces