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Sound-Adsorbing Office Partitions

The BuzziBlinds Can Open and Close to Reduce Surrounding Noise

— July 19, 2016 — Art & Design
Alain Gilles is the creator of the 'BuzziBlinds,' a sound-absorbing room divider that was made for open office spaces.

The dividers are offered in a number of different fabric and color schemes to satisfy consumers, from bright pink to grey and white -- "including several from Danish textile manufacturers Kvadrat." Alain Gilles attaches five felt panels to a sleek wooden base for the BuzziBlinds, which can then be rotated to control the level of noise that gets through.

When the sound-absorbing dividers are open, workers get a full view of the surrounding space and they're not left stuck inside a tiny cubicle all day. The BuzziBlinds can also be used to set up meeting spaces within the office, with the lightweight panels able to be moved around to form an impromptu private room wherever needed.
Trend Themes
1. Sound-absorbing Office Furniture - Creating furniture such as desks, chairs or storage units that reduce noise levels for open office spaces, improving productivity and wellbeing.
2. Customizable Room Dividers - Offering room dividers in a variety of fabric/color schemes and dimensions giving customers the flexibility to fit their unique office space needs.
3. Flexible Meeting Spaces - Developing lightweight panels that can be easily moved around to create impromptu private meeting spaces within open office spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Office Furniture - Designing and producing innovative furniture solutions for open office spaces to improve productivity and encourage a positive work environment.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Partnering with designers to create unique and functional fabrics for office furniture and room dividers.
3. Space Optimization - Providing services to make the most of office space by offering customizable solutions to divide the workspace effectively.
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