How to organize interior design of the office to enhance the creative employees’ creative potential?

The place where we work affects not only our well-being, but also our efficiency. Lack of sufficient light, annoying and loud noises, clutter or an uncomfortable office chair all determine our productivity.
Studies have proven that a focus on employee and workplace well-being often leads to increased cooperation, productivity and morale, and consequently fewer sick days and improved retention. Not surprisingly, many companies are adapting their offices to create thoughtful workspaces for their employees.

ZIKZAK architecture studio offers solutions in which well-thought-out office design helps employees unlock their creative potential:

1. To each their own

Everyone is different and everyone has their own working style. Some prefer to work together, others work in silence, and so on.
A traditional office gave each employee a desk, a computer and a phone. Laptops, mobile phones, cloud software and IP phone systems, however, have freed specialists from being tied to a single place. Today office design gives employees flexible workspaces that can be used in different ways: a lounge for informal meetings, areas for teamwork, private rooms or booths for confidential conversations, privacy and quiet.
Of course, desks are still an essential part of the workplace, where most of the work gets done. But the mindset is changing, and the desk is no longer the only place where employees can work. Flexibility and choice certainly improve employee wellbeing and health.

2. Nature in the workplace

Plants and nature in the office (or biophilic design) improves the well-being of employees in the office. Green “friends” in the office interior improve concentration, mood, and productivity. However, nature is not limited to plants alone. Natural light, colors, scenic views from windows, and natural furnishings all influence employee well-being.

3. lighting is key

Lighting plays an important role in the well-being of employees in the workplace. Low light levels can lead to eye fatigue, poor mood and a significant decrease in productivity. Bright light is also not the norm and takes its toll on stimulation and visual impairment. Therefore, workplace lighting should be taken extremely responsibly.

4. Color Psychology.

Like lighting, color can have a huge impact on the mood, happiness, and well-being of employees. Color psychologists have determined that colors can stimulate certain feelings and emotions. Today’s architectural studios embrace this and use thoughtful color schemes to encourage different feelings and actions in different areas. Color is not limited to paint on walls. Color can be introduced through colorful furniture, decor or rugs.

5. Relaxation and physical activity

An office interior needs places for rest and zones for more active movement. Scientists at Western University (Canada) have shown that even short, occasional physical exercise can effectively stimulate the part of the brain responsible for executive function, that is, decision-making and focusing attention.

For more information on how ZIKZAK Architecture Studio can help your company create a workspace that increases productivity and promotes employee well-being, contact us today!