All together now: designing for a neurodiverse workforce

New research from the UK sheds light on a complex subject that is increasingly necessary to address as organisations seek to create a more inclusive workplace

Why a sharper focus on user preferences can aid return to office

New research from Eindhoven University of Technology probes how key workplace design features can decide whether people attend the office – or choose to stay away

Under scrutiny: what’s right and wrong with activity-based workplaces

Despite its worldwide popularity as a design model for office space, new research from Sweden reveals some familiar limitations of the activity-based workplace

Neuroscience research supports designing to counter burnout

Can the design of the physical environment counteract exhaustion and anxiety at work? A new Dutch study on lighting levels adds to a growing body of evidence in the field

Light and day: the complexity of combining natural and artificial light

Circadian lighting is increasingly being used in offices to mimic the natural rhythms of daylight, but new research shows that supplementing natural light with electric sources is not easy to achieve

New US research on videoconferencing pinpoints poor experience

Virtual meetings can be tiring and distracting with a lack of spontaneous interaction. Researchers are trying to figure out ways to design a better user experience

Prosocial behaviour: design prompts that support citizenship

Work communities depend on people behaving in a civil way to each other. Research suggests that design can play a role in helping us get along – from use of plants, mirrors and scent to creating order

Why beauty in the workplace is in the mind of the beholder

Talking about aesthetics in the workplace can take up a lot of time. But neuroscience research suggests the effort will be worth it as a new study explores the value of balance, symmetry and harmony