5 Things to Keep in Mind when Designing an Office for a Startup
Jul 09, 2018 Interiors
Anchor – Jhumur Nandy
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Various startups begin their journey with a small space – small or shared offices or even home offices. While an office space may be small, that doesn't mean it has to be under-furnished or poorly designed. Designers need to be more creative and consider a contemporary approach while planning the space. Tuhin Roy, Co-founder, Jumpinggoose® share some important points to remember.
- Common Spaces : -
The days of boxed-in cubicles and offices are over—a great modern office design should create a collaborative work environment with a feeling of transparency and inclusion. Common areas are the heart of the startup office. Having several spacious areas encourages collaboration. Even small office designs should include areas where people can work together. As you and your employees are going to be spending a lot of time in your office during the crucial early stages of your business, so the office decoration should foster creativity and make it feel comfortable. - Have Ample Light, Air and Space :-
An employee spends most of his day away from natural light staring at a computer. Therefore office design companies should use more natural light in designing modern office spaces. Having natural light improves focus and attentiveness, reduces eye fatigue and occurrence of headaches and also boosts productivity. The best way to do so is to have an open or semi-open floor plan and use glass walls when an area needs to be separated. This will also improve air circulation and air quality. - Furniture :-
Keeping the young workforce in mind, the mantra should be to devote less space to bulky desks, and go for more versatile and multipurpose furniture. Ergonomically correct furniture is one the best investments and suitable for any workspace.
- Highlight your Brand :-
An office is an extension of one's morals and ethics. It's the people who make the company and therefore the office should be designed in a way that goes with the perfectly well with working culture of the office. An element of uniqueness can be added by incorporating the brand and its values in office design. For example – you can dedicate a wall or the open space to display the company motto. You can also cleverly use colours or design to add a personal touch unique to your office and its people. - Value for money :-
Startups generally require a budget-friendly outcome. Designers need to make the most of everything that a startup office space can offer, be it office windows, grids, panes or even an unkempt corner. They have to create the perfect workspace in the most economical yet stylish way possible.
The major elements while designing a startup office are comfort and originality. When these elements are combined with other distinctive design details, a perfect startup office can be created.
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Tuhin Roy
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