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Private Office Pods

The Rhino Workplace Offers a Quiet Place for Workers to Destress

— January 11, 2012 — Art & Design
Designers are exploring pod-like spaces for workstations, instead of open cubicles where workers have zero privacy, and one of these concepts is the Rhino workplace.

An office pod designed to maximize work while also provide an employee with a relaxing and private space, the Rhino workplace can help a worker relieve stress as he is able to connect to family members freely while getting his work done. The Rhino workplace features comfortable seating on the inside and can be completely closed by simply pulling the shell forward. An LED sign on the exterior allows a user to indicate whether he or she would like privacy.

Designed for easily communication to anyone outside of the chamber, the soundproof Rhino workplace was developed on the premise that getting support from loved ones and family members at work can have a positive impact on an employee's performance. Because workers feels support, they are less stressed and therefore more productive. Otherwise, as DesignBuzz points out, "stress keeps their minds occupied and away from work."
Trend Themes
1. Pod Workspaces - Designing workspaces to maximize privacy and relaxation through pod-like spaces for workstations.
2. Communication-focused Design - Designing workspaces with a focus on easy communication and family connections for stress relief.
3. Stress-relief Workspaces - Creating workspaces that incorporate stress-relief features for employees, like private workspace pods.
Industry Implications
1. Office Design - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in office design with an emphasis on privacy and stress-relief.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in furniture manufacturing with a focus on designing and manufacturing pod-like workspaces.
3. Workplace Wellness - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in workplace wellness with the creation of stress-relief workspaces and increased employee communication.
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