Remote working is being widely promoted and multiple companies have benefitted from this in several ways. However face-to-face interaction is still highly valuable and equally important. An office environment has been proven to encourage good conduct and self-discipline. Nonetheless as a start-up you want to create the right atmosphere that will boost productivity for all staff. Striking a balance between keeping it creative, and professional are pivotal to the success of your environment.
A great way to gather ideas and brainstorm your interior design is to do a few words association exercises and narrow down a few key terms that describe your brand values. What qualities do all employees possess? How do you want to be perceived as a brand? Once you have a few keywords, write down objects you think of when you say each word, and then see if any of them can contribute to the aesthetics of your office.
After you have completed your brainstorm here is a few ideas you can add to your office interior:
Add local flare: as a start-up it is always great to show that you are aware of your market and the audience you would like to draw attention from. Therefore, adding art effects from local artists or choosing something beautiful from the city where your business is operating, could create a sense of belonging for employees and potential clients.
Choose a design that broadcasts brand values: being constantly surrounded by reminders of company vision, employees will have no trouble keeping their mission top of mind. secondly any clients or walk-ins will find time to stop and read your company’s brand values to learn and understand more about what you offer.
Create casual meeting areas: Creating an informal room serves as a great breakaway. An informal room is great to play around with colours, ideas, and décor. It has been proven to stimulate creative thinking and to motivate employees. It also shows employees that you trust them to have some privacy within an office space without the supervision.
Here at Infinity Properties, the Marumati building offers start-ups great affordable spaces which we encourage creative freedom and the freedom to personally customise office spaces. Visit out website infinityproperties.co.za to view our available office spaces today.
