Design
The unheard productivity crisis: why noise is the next workplace metric
As the soundtrack of the office grows increasingly noisy, organisations must learn how to fine-tune their spaces for productivity
Sound as a structure: why workplace wellbeing needs to be felt
What if workplace wellbeing wasn’t something you downloaded, but something you leaned on? As stress and disconnection become more common features of work, organisations are rethinking how wellbeing is delivered
Why moderate visual complexity lets our brains work better
New research from a Dutch research team has reopened a familiar design debate about how cluttered and visually complex a workplace interior should be. The answer: not so much
Roadkill: why cars are the biggest barrier to creating healthier cities
From the impact of cars to the psychology of herd mentality, sessions from this year’s Healthy City Design Congress suggests that real change lies in designing for culture and connection
GSK’s London HQ named healthiest workplace in city award scheme
The 2025 design awards of the Healthy City Design Congress have given top marks for wellbeing to healthy and sustainable office projects for GSK, Arup and Lenovo
Why a lot of familiarity and a little novelty might make sense
Designing a new workplace full of novelty and innovation? Be careful what you wish for. New research suggests that people respond well to familiarity when it comes to our surroundings
Signal File: this week’s headlines explore design at the intersection of tradition and novelty
This week’s signals reveal how blending traditional practices with new technologies is shaping adaptive and sustainable design for the future of work
How purpose-led workplaces can help navigate today’s office challenges
From underused offices to employee frustration, the answer lies in creating intentional, purpose-driven workplaces that truly support people
