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What trends shape how offices look and feel in South Africa in 2025 Food for thoughtOffice Design
14th July 2025

What trends shape how offices look and feel in South Africa in 2025

Earlier this year, I presented at a roundtable with other designers and space planners on the future of the office. I didn’t offer a one-size-fits-all answer, but I’ve gathered some strong clues to help sketch a picture of what influences businesses and employee behaviour when it comes to office functionality and layout. Why Will People Go Into the Office? Lockdown…
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The Dream workstation Office Design
3rd December 2024

The Dream workstation

As a designer who specialises in office design (layouts, products, content), I often get asked about my personal workstation. Well, feast your eyes 🤩! My workstation boasts ample light, storage, and a dream desk (Maluti Height adjustable) complete with monitor arm and desktop power. Plus, I sit comfortably in my ergonomic chair. Crafting a workspace that brings out the best…
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Tips for Incorporating Nature into Your Office Space Food for thoughtOffice Design
3rd December 2024

Tips for Incorporating Nature into Your Office Space

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, the concept of biophilia—our innate connection to nature—has gained significant traction. Incorporating natural elements into office spaces not only enhances aesthetic appeal but also offers numerous benefits for employee well-being and productivity. Let’s explore the advantages of biophilia in the workplace and practical tips for integrating nature into your office environment. Introduce Indoor Plants: Adding…
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Your personal desk layout Food for thought
14th March 2024

Your personal desk layout

“Detox your desk, declutter your life and mind” Theobald and Cooper A cluttered environment has many distractions that can reduce your focus. A clean and well-organised environment boosts productivity and efficiency. You may be like me and spend a few minutes at the end of the day to review my to-do-list planning for the fllowing day, or you may prefer…
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How to reconnect organisations and their employees Office Design
21st January 2021

How to reconnect organisations and their employees

As a recent article by Gensler put it “I think you’re on mute!” is fast becoming a contender for the headline of 2020.” (Gensler, November 18, 2020). The virus has changed how people engage, businesses operate and countries are governed, it will no doubt have a lasting effect on the corporate world, with a big focus on health and safety in…
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CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT IN YOUR OFFICE AFTER THE LOCKDOWN Office Design
17th April 2020

CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT IN YOUR OFFICE AFTER THE LOCKDOWN

When the lockdown is lifted, there will be a heightened awareness to hygiene and wellbeing in the office. Some “social-distancing’ rules may still apply. In this guide we explore the changes you can make to your office space to make your staff and visitors feel safe, healthy, and valued in your environment. 01. Introduction How do your employees feel about…
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Form follows Function Office Design
18th July 2019

Form follows Function

How can you reinvent 4 legs and a desktop without compromising on the user experience? This post is about what I have learned as a Product Designer in the Office Furniture industry, where functionality is key and aesthetics can shape the identity of a company. Office furniture has to enhance the user experience making tasks as effortless as possible, and…
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