Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Workspace
Well-Being
Office design concerns itself with emotional wellbeing.
5.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Workspace Well-Being trend?
Workspace Well-Being: As the health and wellness movement continues to grow, employers are considering how to better arrange their employees work stations. Designing and furnishing offices to improve mood, health and happiness is integral to not only gaining employee satisfaction, but securing motivation and productivity amongst teams. This low-tech approach champions not only physical comfort, but emotional well-being, as an important factor of overall health.
Trend themes
Themes within the Workspace Well-Being trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Wellness office design
Designing and furnishing offices to improve mood, health and happiness to secure motivation and productivity among teams.
02
In-office wellness programs
Employers bringing wellness programs in-house such as offering in-office yoga classes and private meditation pods to improve employees' mental and physical health.
03
Functional home decor
Home decor items that are both stylish and functional are becoming more popular, such as ornamental shades that filter lamps' strengths and colors.
Industry implications
What the Workspace Well-Being trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Office design and furniture
Businesses designing and furnishing offices that improve employee well-being, while promoting health and fitness.
For
Wellness industry
Wellness programs and services intended to improve employees' mental and physical health are becoming more popular.
For
Home decor industry
Home decor items that are both stylish and functional are in high demand and becoming more popular among consumers.
Workshop question
How much emphasis does your company place on elements within the office that boost happiness and productivity among employees?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Workspace Well-Being
Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 80%, freshness 8%.
Popularity68%
Activity80%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Workspace Well-Being trend
7 featured examples from Feb 17, 2015 to Jun 24, 2017CategoryArt & Design
Spa-Themed Tech Offices
The Google Budapest Office is a Playful Nod to the City's Spas
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative and customizable office furniture and layout solutions that enhance employee well-being and productivity.
CategoryLifestyle
Office Meditation Booths
The Headspace Office is Focused on Fostering Healthy and Happy Employees
Innovation in designing furniture that promotes mental health and productivity in the workplace is becoming increasingly important in the industry.
CategoryArt & Design
Ambiance-Customizing Light Screens
These Ornamental Shades Filter Lamps' Strengths and Colors
The lighting industry has room for growth in creating customizable lighting solutions that allow for mood-based illumination patterns.
CategoryArt & Design
Whimsical Office Interiors
The 'Medibank Workplace' is Designed to Promote Health and Wellbeing
Opportunity to create innovative office spaces that prioritize employee health, productivity, and satisfaction.
CategoryLifestyle
Private Meditation Pods
A BuddhaBooth Station Creates a Tranquil Space for Meditation
The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the demand for private meditation pods by offering innovative designs and incorporating meditation spaces into their establishme…
CategoryLifestyle
Depression-Combating Lights
This Designer SAD Lamp is For Those Fighting the Winter Blues
The lighting industry can expand their product lines by developing more creative designs for SAD lamps to address the growing demand for designer SAD lamps.
CategoryLifestyle
In-Office Yoga Classes
UTKATA Brings Office Yoga Lessons to Toronto Workplaces
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide tailored wellness solutions for businesses by incorporating office yoga programs as part of their employee wellness initiatives.
