design

Workspace design leader Design Alphabet becomes Global Partner

How will our places and spaces develop as the dynamics of work evolve at pace? Design Alphabet has become a Global Partner of WORKTECH Academy to share its wealth of ideas and insights 

Samples to systems: how AI is reshaping design decisions

The specification process is evolving from a manual exercise into a digitally connected ecosystem shaped by AI, data and material transparency, according to flooring manufacturer Mohawk Group

Design across borders: why culture matters in workplace design

As workplace design becomes increasingly global, creating spaces that resonate culturally is a growing challenge. New research shows how cultural values can shape expectations of workspace design

From noise to knowledge: what happens when workplaces learn to listen

As noise becomes one of the lowest-rated aspects of workplace experience, organisations are beginning to treat sound as a source of insight to better design for behaviour and wellbeing

NEXT NEXT: redefining science work for the AI and machine era

Gensler's new design concept looks at how AI and automation are redefining the science workplace and reshaping the future of labs

How Humanscale’s 20-year journey shaped the modern workplace

From healthcare to hybrid offices, Humanscale’s ergonomics practice shows how understanding the human body unlocks better work

Science in the city: what’s next for London’s pharma industry?

Mixed signals across the life science sector in the UK point to contradictory narratives on where the industry is heading, but there are still promising shoots of innovation emerging in London

Signal File: this week’s headlines explore design at the intersection of tradition and novelty

This week’s signals reveal how blending traditional practices with new technologies is shaping adaptive and sustainable design for the future of work