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Hooded Office Chairs

The ‘Workbay' Keeps Worker Bees Focused

— December 13, 2008 — Art & Design
I'm all for minimizing employee distraction at the workplace, but these 'Workbay' office chairs from the Bouroullec brothers are a bit excessive.

The 'Workbay' chairs feature an extended hood to help minimize ambient noise and thereby keep employees focused. The hood reminds me of a horse's blinders.

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are fans of high-backed seating to foster a sense of privacy. Below, check out the privacy sofas the brothers made for offices.

Implications - After all, if you want to help your office make it into the 21st century in style -- not to mention help it to stand out from other bland offices -- these hooded office chairs are a great jumping off point! The ability to mix and match these Workbay chairs with other decor makes these chairs a practical purchase!
Trend Themes
1. Hooded Office Chairs - Opportunity to introduce innovative office chairs with hoods to minimize distractions and increase employee focus.
2. Privacy Seating - Potential for creating high-backed seating solutions that provide a sense of privacy and enhance concentration in office settings.
3. Customizable Office Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity to offer office chairs that can be easily mixed and matched with other decor for a unique and stylish workplace.
Industry Implications
1. Office Furniture - Opportunity for the office furniture industry to create hooded office chairs that enhance employee focus and productivity.
2. Workspace Design - Innovative seating solutions like privacy sofas can revolutionize workspace design by incorporating privacy features for improved employee well-being and productivity.
3. Interior Decor - Market potential for customizable office decor, including hooded office chairs, to cater to businesses looking for unique and stylish workspace designs.
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