# Playfully Designed Office Spaces Studio O+A is Behind This Vibrant Cisco-Meraki Office Design By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2014-01-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciscomeraki References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/01/19/cisco-meraki-office-by-studio-oa/) & [o-plus-a](http://www.o-plus-a.com/) Modern design firm [Studio O+A](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-contemporary-office) is behind the bright and bubbly new [Cisco-Meraki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-workspace-solutions) office design. This playful workplace is filled with [vibrantly colored walls, fixtures and furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-workplace), which helps to give the space a positive vibe. The idea behind this particular design was to give the employees at the Cisco-Meraki office a work environment that encouraged creativity, while filling up space. Some of the walls in this imaginative office are covered entirely in chalkboards, or whiteboards. This allows employees to write down their game-changing ideas as they come. Some of the wood-covered walls have hollowed out spaces which have been turned into hidden lounging areas. This provides privacy and comfort for those who need it at the office. There also appear to be lavish break and rest areas, where employees can rest up if necessary. This incredible office design is lively and will likely have a positive effect on the employees working in that space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Playful Office Design:** Designing office spaces with vibrant colors and playful elements to create a positive and creative work environment. - **Chalkboard and Whiteboard Walls:** Using walls covered in chalkboards or whiteboards to encourage employees to jot down and share their innovative ideas. - **Hidden Lounging Areas:** Creating hollowed out spaces in walls to provide privacy and comfort for employees in need of a break. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** The design industry can explore new ways to incorporate playful elements and vibrant colors into office spaces. - **Office Furniture:** The office furniture industry can develop innovative furniture pieces that promote creativity and comfort in the workplace. - **Collaborative Tools:** Companies in the technology industry can create digital tools and platforms that facilitate idea sharing and collaboration in office environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [Incredibly Colorful Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-office.md) - [Colorful Creative Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office.md) - [Inspirational Dubai Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cest-ici-design.md) - [Bright Creative Office Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauvage-tv.md) - [Bright Colorful Workshop Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-sm.md) - [Youthful-Inspired Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esalco-logistics.md) - [Bright Tonal Modern Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinklr.md) - [Wired Grid Open Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scienceio.md)