30 Mar 2018

Adapting minimalism into workspaces

Research shows that office-based workers might just be more productive working in minimalist environments.

With the constant and rapid advancement of technology in this day and age, there is less need for storage since everything is going digital. Thus, the accessibility of going minimalist.

What is minimalism?
At its core, minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it. (Source: becomingminimalist)

Why incorporate minimalism into office designs? Why does it work?

• Minimalism promotes productivity and creativity
• Workspace design says a lot about a company’s culture
• "Tidy desk, tidy mind"

How to:
Workspace Design

• Decluttering and going digital (storage + technology)
• Keeping office layouts simple
• Plants and succulents
• Picking the right colours, shapes and textures

Business Automation

• Use tools that are user-friendly and easy to use
• Go with what’s simple, not what’s newest
• Digital marketing – wider audience reach

Office Essentials

• Going digital
• Work with what you got – new technology isn’t necessary.
• Whiteboards
• Go with what’s simple, not what’s newest

Workforce Development

• Collaboration
• Implementing a collaborative workspace

The goals of any office design should be to improve employee satisfaction and productivity which means facility managers should focus on their people.

Look out for ideas at Office Expo Asia (OEA), happening 18 - 20 July at Marina Bay Sands.
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