In this presentation Vinyl Impression look at the relationship between work environments and employee happiness & productivity - and suggest simple ways in which you can alter your office layout & environment to align with these emerging findings. Adapted from: http://www.vinylimpression.co.uk/blogs/blog/77898497-emerging-workplace-design-trends

1. 6 Emerging Workplace Design Trends
Where art and psychology collide to
boost productivity.

2. INTRO
“The importance of effective office design has grown in
recent years and is continuing to do so as the way in which
we work is being impacted by significant cultural and
technological shifts.
Patterns of work, cubicles and the formality of the
workplace are all evolving to suit the demands of modern
day businesses and the workforces within them in order to
deliver the best services and products.
It is important to say that there is no one size fits all solution
and in some cases open plan working will not suit and can in
fact undermine the strategic objectives of the business.
However in all cases your interior design strategy must be
fully considered and be built around your workforce, how
they work and the organisational objectives you want to see
fulfilled.”
Nate Down, Vinyl Impression

3. 1. A FLUID FLOOR PLAN
The physical floor space within your office
is a pricey commodity, yet often it is under
utilised.
Buildings no longer need to be a fixed in
their internal layout but can become fluid
to suit your needs at a given moment by
using movable walls as well as furniture
and peripheral items that can be used in a
variety of different ways.
Using items such as these means you
create informal meeting spaces or ‘chill
out’ breakout areas, which can be
repositioned if the space is needed for
more team, avoiding any space related
issues.

4. 2. A SPACE TO COLLABORATE
Workspaces are beginning to need a
greater element of design that proactively
encourages effective collaboration in the
correct setting.
In both an open plan and private working
offices designated spaces will need to be
constructed that allow collaboration and
these should include inspirational and
whiteboard graphics, large desks and
informal lounges that are equipped with
the tools of your business to develop new
ideas and move creative concepts forward.

5. 3. PRIVACY POD
The rise in open plan offices has removed
an element of privacy, which will need to
be addressed through the installation of
privacy pods.
Privacy pods are quiet enclosed spaces
that allow team to have confidential or
impromptu meeting or phone calls. These
pods tend to be less formal than the
traditional meeting room and are easily
accessible to team throughout the day.

6. 4. ALLOW YOUR TEAM TO BE
THEMSELVES
In the past there has been an expectation
that all staff should adopt a stereotypical
professional version of themselves and
suppress elements of their characters for
the sake of appearance.
However, times are changing as this
traditional outlook can stifle creativity,
innovation & significant improvement.
Creativity is at its height when employees
are comfortable and are allowed to be
themselves around their peers and this is
becoming more encouraged by a growing
number of organisations.
Google uses slides, others use basketball
courts but it all boils down to how can you
make your team relax and be themselves.

7. 5. BRING THE OUTSIDE IN
For years offices have been designed to be
‘functional’, but this approach has failed to
understand that it is people who use them.
Human being have a deep-rooted
connection with the outside world, which
makes it key to draw the outside in to our
workplaces.
This should be done by allowing the
maximum amount of natural light into your
office as well as bringing in plant life in as
this has a positive impact on the
perception of health as well as cleaning the
air and aiding concentration.
This exposure to plant life has been found
to improve efficiency by as much as 12%
due to greater levels of concentration and
improved productivity.

8. 6. WORK WITH THE PROS
As businesses have joined the workplace
revolution they have realised that your
interior design strategy has an effect on
the bottom line, therefore it is important
to get right.
Working with design agencies, interior
designers and industry experts ensure that
your finished workplace looks great, but is
also strategically designed to assist the
organisation as a whole achieve its goals.
Left: Vinyl Impression transform TVC’s
workspace with wall graphics and decals to
help bring their brand personality alive.
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This presentation is adapted from an
original article that can be found on the
Vinyl Impression blog.

9. Vinyl Impression is a design-focused
surface graphics specialist that produces
superior quality large format digital prints.
At Vi, we partner with you to transform
your walls, windows and floors by using
skillfully designed vinyl wall stickers,
murals, decals, wall art transfers and
coverings.
Our Graphic solutions are designed and
produced to give an outstanding finish,
allowing your space to reflection you or
you brand personality.
Our clients come from across all sectors
including healthcare, education, finance,
office fit out, architects and PR agencies to
name a few.
@vinylimpression | www.vinylimpression.co.uk