When designing your office, there are lots to consider in terms of wellbeing, engagement and productivity.
As such, office design experts at Studio Alliance have provided four crucial questions you might want to ask yourself before you start the design process.
Designing Your Office? Ask These 4 Key Questions First
1. What is the purpose of your office?
Office use has changed dramatically in recent years. Technology has taken on a huge role in our professional lives, as has creativity and flexibility. Ask yourself, is your office still a central hub for daily collaboration, or has it become a flexible, hybrid space? Defining its purpose ensures the design supports how your team works today and in the future.
2. What is the budget for your office design?
Establishing a budget is essential, but also think long-term. Consider whether you’re planning to stay in your current space or are thinking about expanding soon. The right design can help attract and retain top talent, making it a wise investment.
3. Which legal considerations must you take into account?
Ensure your office complies with legal requirements, like the welfare regulations for employee health and safety. A well-designed office not only supports productivity but also meets all legal standards.
4. Who is your office for?
This is possibly the most important question you should ask yourself. Ultimately, it’s all about your people, those that use the office daily. Once you’ve ticked all the legal boxes, you need to ensure your office design is tailor-made for your employees – their working styles, the tasks they need to carry out, their space usage. Workplace analysis and internal surveys are great tools to ensure you create an office space that will work for your employees and will never be empty.