Open Society Initiative for EAtern Africa offices- design by Planning Interiors

The Impact of Design on Mental Health well-being in the workplace

“The future of wellbeing at work will see organizations prioritizing the worker experience over current metrics such as occupant density or productivity. One manifestation of this is a corporate environment that is a warmer, inviting, homely space…” ~ Jonathan Hindle, Managing Director, KI Europe ‘People work well when they feel well…..Office designs that promote a relaxed […]

Ideas for designing healthy and calming workplaces

Biophilic design has been shown to reduce stress, improve cognitive functioning, boost productivity, and support creativity and wellbeing at the office. Here are some ways biophilic design can uplift workers as we transition back to the office. Thinking outside the boxFor example organically shaped workstations that will spark creativity and spontaneous conversation among staff. Creating […]