Office and desk design are crucial to improved working experiences, the inside of the office is a sight that we see for over 40 hours a week. We work, eat and socialise in the office, and as such, it needs to be a space that is adapted to our ever-changing needs and – most importantly – our overall wellbeing. And with an increased sense of wellbeing comes increased productivity levels, and increased happiness… and the list goes on. But what are the proven benefits of innovative office and desk design, and why should you invest in clever office furniture and fabrication as a business owner?

In this article, we take a look at how achieving the right office and desk space is about design and what you need to consider when trying to achieve. As furniture fabricators, we have experienced the challenges that many face when looking to utilise office and desk space. Many do not realise that going the bespoke route is actually more productive and a better return on investment than standard off the shelf flat pack solutions.

The aesthetics of office design

Due to the fact that we spend so much time in the office, comfort is something that must be considered. Sitting behind a computer all day in a painful chair at an impractical desk can bring problems such as neck, back, and wrist pain, and they may be difficult to treat in the future. BRAC Projects have a proven track record for taking ergonomics into consideration in their innovative designs, from desking and office furniture to all other elements of fabrication

The ergonomics of office design

Due to the fact that we spend so much time in the office, comfort is something that must be considered. Sitting behind a computer all day in a painful chair at an impractical desk can bring problems such as neck, back, and wrist pain, and they may be difficult to treat in the future. BRAC Projects have a proven track record for taking ergonomics into consideration in their innovative designs, from desking and office furniture to all other elements of fabrication

Office acoustics 

Clever office design takes all things into account, including the acoustics of a given space. Open-plan offices change the entire work environment for your team, and as such, you need to consider designs that can offset this or other ways in which to deal with it. Cladding, laminate and solid surfaces will all affect the noise levels in your office, so when considering refurbishments be sure to talk to your fabrication specialist about ways that you can adapt your designs.

Office lighting

A good office and desk design will consider lighting solutions, but a great office and desk design will consider lighting and its effects on wellbeing. The first thing that a fabrication company will do is work with the natural light that you already have, to ensure that your staff is benefiting from designs that are good for their health. This is all entwined with desking; the position and design of desks in your office should reflect the lighting options throughout the space.

The colours

Colour is another important factor in office and desk design, and although it sounds like a minor part of your office decor, it does affect mood and wellbeing. A clever design specialist will have looked into the ways that colour in solid surfaces, cladding, laminate furniture and desking affect the productivity levels of office teams, and their happiness and work satisfaction. These may seem like small details, but they are important!

BRAC Projects have worked on intelligent designs for many office spaces, specialising in solid surfaces, IPS, cladding and laminate furniture. Click here to find out more.