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Going round in circles: closing the loop on waste

What does it mean to follow the principles of the circular economy? In this webinar, experts from Signify lay bare the core themes that designers should keep in mind on circularity

3D printed lighting: join the sustainability revolution

Manufacturing processes generate a significant amount of carbon emissions, but with new 3D printing tools Signify has streamlined and boosted the sustainability of lighting production

People-centric placemaking: designing for psychological safety

Designing for wellbeing means putting people before infrastructure. In the final article in our series with design firm Design Alphabet on health and work, we explore the benefits of creating a sense of place and belonging

Designing for diversity: healthy culture, healthy employees

Designing for a more diverse workforce must go deeper than providing ramps for wheelchairs. In the latest in our series on health and work with Design Alphabets, we explore the wellbeing benefits of being welcomed and respected

Why workplace experience matters whatever sector you’re in

In the third of our series with Area on designing a better workplace experience, we look at three companies which are operating in different markets but sharing the same people-centric values

Biomorphism: designing natural systems for natural ways of working

The links between biophilic design and human health are today well understood. But could a deeper engagement with natural systems through biomorphism generate greater wellbeing at work?

How the hybrid model impacts connections between work and health

Hybrid working offers more choice to employees but is complex to manage. The second in an article series with Design Alphabet looks at the challenge of creating a more holistic connection between health and work

The key steps Ingka is taking to boost workplace experience

In the second of a three-part series on designing a magnetic workplace experience, we talk to Momcilo Pavlovic of IKEA. What does the future of work look like for this global home furnishing brand?