Humanscale is introducing three collections for the workplace, including desk equipment that aims to boost wellbeing and the ergonomic Freedom Headrest office chair.
Muji’s U.S. business declares bankruptcy
The U.S. offshoot of the Japanese brand, known for its stationery, home goods, and clothing, said it was restructuring its business in order to “ensure the future health, growth, and viability of the company.”
How to rethink your home office: 4 tips from a renowned furniture designer
Benjamin Pardo, design director for the esteemed furniture company Knoll, believes good design can help. Over the course of his career, he has thought a great deal about how design can improve the way we work, and he has designed some well-known ergonomic furniture that fills offices around the world, like the Generation and ReGeneration chairs.
Design Within Reach Announces Website Re-Launch
The new site features improved functionality, enhanced content, easy access to product information, enriched storytelling capabilities, and a streamlined look and feel that the retailer says “reflects DWR's authentic, modern product offering.”
Sandeep Mathrani On Why He Decided To Save WeWork And How He Plans To Pull It Off
At the turn of the year, taking over as chief executive of WeWork might have looked like drinking out of a poisoned chalice. But that’s not how Sandeep Mathrani saw it.
Forget the Bronco’s off-road chops, look at this gadget mounting bar
The Ford Bronco has a lot going for it, and this simple accessory bar is a tidy detail that tells a story.
Designing to Survive
As we try to understand the role of architecture post-pandemic, we have to first better understand the ways we inhabit buildings and move through space.
Office space: new strategies, from architecture to technology, emerge amidst COVID-19
Technology was critical in allowing companies to pivot into remote working environments, sometimes in 24 hours. Now, especially in the audio-visual sector, it must be increasingly robust to support the new virtual world.
Listen: Why does a yard of fabric cost what it does?
Stephane Silverman of fabric brand Castel explains why the Amazon version of e-commerce doesn’t work for interior design, the future of showrooms, and the surprising reasons why a yard of fabric costs what it does.
The Office is Dead. … Long Live the Office
Bank and tech firm CEOs have set alarm bells ringing across the real estate community with headline-grabbing comments about the possibility of downsizing their offices should working from home become the post-pandemic norm.
Peter Pepper launches CET Designer Extensions
The Peter Pepper CET Extensions are free to users of CET and can be downloaded via Configura’s Marketplace.
Not all short-term pandemic office solutions will lead to long-term changes
There are so many factors that influence trends in workspace design and workplace culture, so planning for life after Covid-19 is no easy task.
Office workers' biggest concern? Commuting
Michael Volkema Has Just Spent $536k Buying 25% More Shares in Herman Miller
Those following along with Herman Miller, Inc. will no doubt be intrigued by the recent purchase of shares by Michael Volkema, Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the company, who spent a stonking US$536k on stock at an average price of US$21.44.
Rearranging the furniture
Milano Re-Design City, is now set to run from 27 September to 10 October, with various brand-led happenings throughout.
Are Our COVID-19 Responses Missing the Big Picture?
Why This Might Be the Moment for Coworking Spaces in Mall
Accessible Design for All in the Post-COVID Workplace
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been particularly acute for people with disabilities, many of whom face unique challenges, such as a lack of accessible healthcare spaces or medical equipment.
How Tech Companies Could Benefit from a Decentralized Approach to Real Estate
In response to the current pandemic, people around the world have adapted to working in the virtual realm.