Workplace design is more than just armchairs and lobby couches: Studies have shown that a well-designed workspace and furniture can boost employee productivity and happiness (all which can impact the organization's bottom line).
For one week every year, Chicago becomes an international center for the hub of the conversation around workplace design through NeoCon, one of the world’s largest conferences dedicated to interior design strategy for workplaces. The conference, which wrapped up earlier this week, has been in Chicago 49 years running and attracts over 50,000 attendees from around the world.
So what's the latest in workplace design trends? Chicago Inno spoke with Melissa Marsh, who leads Workplace Strategy and Occupant Experience for clients of real estate company Savills Studley, and Renae Bradshaw, who represents clients in the firm's Chicago office and is also the current Chair of Corenet Chicago, a real estate association for professionals. They shared their thoughts on the design trends and ideologies to keep an eye out for this year.