DESIGN & INTERIORS


THE OFFICES OF TOMORROW


Paul Edward, Managing Director at Staverton, explores the emerging trends in the world of technology-integrated furniture and what the future of our workplaces may look like.


An increasing number of businesses are looking towards new technologies to create a workforce that is more productive, more efficient, and more innovative. For the majority of job roles, technology now makes it easy to work effectively from anywhere in the world, creating a much more flexible method of working. As such, there is now an ever-growing demand for furniture that integrates technology and also creates comfort and ease when using technology. A physical aspect of the workplace that’s often overlooked.


Technology is everywhere and there’s no escaping it – something the working world knows all too well. As it’s now an integral part of work life, the furniture industry will need to further consider its stance on tech and how its integration helps the industry stay relevant in the rapidly evolving workplace.


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To put it bluntly, tech develops much quicker than furniture does. Workplace change happens at a rapid rate; therefore, designers and manufacturers must find ways to speed up their development cycles, and make sure their products stand the test of time. Future proofing your workplace and the furniture within it, is crucial, to ensure you’re not purchasing new products every time our devices get smaller, or need a new charging port


Comfort Workplace furniture used to last much longer – it had a life span of about 10-15 years. However, as the average length of a commercial lease begins to shorten, furniture manufacturers need to look at new strategies, products and partnerships to ensure that as technology makes itself obsolete, core furniture pieces stay relevant.


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