# Unhealthy Office Infographics The Washington Illustrates Moving Towards a Healthy Work Environment By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-work-environment References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/367726/Infographic-How-The-Design-Of-Your-Workspace-Affects-The-Way-You-Work/) & [washingtonpost](http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/health/unhealthy-vs-healthy-office/img/officehealth.pdf) Laura Stanton and Bonnie Berkowitz demonstrate for the [Washington Post](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctuary-2) in infographic form the factors contributing to a healthy work environment. This informative illustration helps you answer the question 'Are you in an unhealthy office relationship?' One side of the infographic exemplifies an unhealthy workplace while the other displays a healthy work environment. Given the amount of time people spend at work, it's no surprise their office can affect their mood, productivity and health. From air quality to visual color schemes in the office, the design of a workplace can have a positive or negative effect on the way people work. Covering elements such as lighting, hygiene, temperature, sound levels, [ergonomics and movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mespace-workstation), this infographic is a must see. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Health-driven Offices:** Opportunity to create work environments that prioritize the physical and mental health of employees through factors like air quality, lighting, and movement. - **Productivity-boosting Designs:** Potential to design offices that optimize productivity through elements like visual color schemes, sound levels, and ergonomics. - **Wellness in the Workplace:** Opportunity to incorporate wellness initiatives and practices in offices to promote a healthy work-life balance and overall employee well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in providing innovative office design solutions that prioritize health, productivity, and employee wellness. - **Facilities Management:** Opportunity to implement strategies and technologies that enhance the overall work environment in terms of air quality, temperature control, and movement. - **Wellness and Fitness:** Industry can collaborate with businesses to offer workplace wellness programs and initiatives that focus on physical and mental health improvement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Adaptive Color Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-workplace.md) - [Happy Desk Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-desk-salad-kits.md) - [Colorful Creative Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office.md) - [Desk Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hability.md) - [Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-workplace.md) - [Balanced Office Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-paint.md) - [Reinvented Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad.md) - [Contemporary Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officetopia.md)