Mood-Curbing Office Furniture

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Sabine Collection by Glimakra of Sweden Absorbs Sound

— February 11, 2015 — Art & Design
The Sabine collection by Glimakra of Sweden is a unique approach to office decor that incorporates element designs that have been linked to well-being and positive dispositions. The sleek Sabine collection by Glimakra consists of felt-covered cabinets and partitions that smoothly absorb sound across a frequency range of 125 hertz to 4000 hertz.

Further experimenting with their sound-absorbing technology in this new collection, designers Johan Kauppi and Bertil Harström continue to explore ideas that stay away from the opposing ideals of cubicle versus open-concept when it comes to office layout. Sound absorption is one way to combat the barriers to open-concept work spaces, potentially eliminating noisy distractions, while the arrangement provides enough privacy without isolating each worker to a cubicle.

Trend Themes

  1. Sound-absorbing Office Furniture — Opportunity for designing office furniture that incorporates sound-absorbing technology to create quiet and productive work environments.
  2. Well-being and Positive Dispositions in Office Decor — Potential for designing office decor that promotes well-being and positive dispositions, contributing to employee satisfaction and productivity.
  3. Alternative Office Layouts — Opportunity for exploring alternative office layouts that balance privacy and collaboration, moving away from traditional cubicle or open-concept designs.

Industry Implications

  1. Office Furniture — Opportunity in the office furniture industry to integrate sound-absorbing technology into their designs.
  2. Interior Design — Potential for interior designers to incorporate elements in office decor that promote well-being and positive dispositions.
  3. Office Space Planning — Opportunity for office space planners to create alternative office layouts that maximize productivity and employee satisfaction.
6.2
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness