Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Coefficient
Design
Office spaces physically adapt to the more social Millennial workforce.
5.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Coefficient Design trend?
Coefficient Design: With the increase of Millennials entering the workforce, modern offices are physically changing to accommodate a new generation of collaborative and socially oriented employees. The future of office culture depends on the adaptability of its physical space, where promoting a more participatory design aesthetic, including tech-infused elements that encourage open communication, will serve to improve overall employee satisfaction and productivity.
Trend themes
Themes within the Coefficient Design trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Collaborative Office Spaces
As millennials enter the workforce, there is an increased need for physically adaptability of office spaces for collaborative and socially oriented employees.
02
Customizable Flexible Office Layouts
Offices are creating bespoke furniture for moveable and versatile workspace layouts, catering to open concept work environments.
03
Integrated Working and Break Spaces
Designers are creating open concept offices in which traditional break rooms are integrated into the office layout to encourage interaction and collaboration.
Industry implications
What the Coefficient Design trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Real Estate
Real estate professionals can create and design flexible and collaborative office spaces for businesses looking for adaptable environments.
For
Office Furniture Manufacturing
This industry can produce bespoke and movable furniture that can be used flexibly in customizable open concept office space layouts.
For
Interior Design
Interior designers have opportunities to integrate break rooms with work areas to create open concept offices that encourage interaction and productivity.
Workshop question
Beyond office design, what steps could you take to create a more collaborative workplace?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Coefficient Design
Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 81%, freshness 8%.
Popularity61%
Activity81%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Coefficient Design trend
7 featured examples from May 17 to Dec 29, 2016CategoryArt & Design
Luxurious Co-Working Spaces
Fosbury & Sons is Reimagining Communal Workspaces in Antwerp
The demand for luxurious co-working spaces can bring a disruptive innovation opportunity in real estate by creating new business models and redefining the concept of office spaces.
CategoryArt & Design
Connected Communication Lamps
'A Play of Dependencies' Is an Light System That Links Coworkers
The office furniture and decor industry can explore disruptive innovation by developing customizable and interconnected products that foster collaboration and engagement in the wo…
CategoryArt & Design
Integrated Office Lunch Rooms
The Snøhetta Office Combines Its Lunchroom with Working Space
Architects can explore innovative office designs combining dining and work space to create more efficient and engaging environments.
CategoryArt & Design
Inspiration-Evoking Offices
'Trading Technologies' Boasts a Large, Productive Work Environment
Innovating office spaces for software companies that boost employee creativity and productivity.
CategoryArt & Design
Entrepreneur-Supporting Offices
The Brand Assembly Coworking Office Provides Access to Key Tools
The fashion industry can benefit from coworking offices like Brand Assembly that provide entrepreneurs and startups with the facilities and resources they need to succeed.
CategoryArt & Design
Communication-Focused Offices
This Exposed Brick Office Space Was Designed by Nefa Architects
Creating communication-focused offices for news agencies and journalism organizations.
CategoryArt & Design
Customizable Open Office Layouts
The McCann Worldgroup Accommodates a Variety of Layout Setups
Furniture companies could innovate by designing customizable pieces that meet the ever-changing needs of the modern office space.
