The Synergy System - Providing flexibility in shared office spaces
(2024) IDEL01 20241Industrial Design
- Abstract
- The aim with this project was to improve the workspace of activity based offices. In the aftermath of Covid-19, people working remote gave companies the possibility to create smaller offices with shared spaces. This removed the customizable workspace for the employees as they found themselves trying to find a new desk each day which suits them, and there for creating a hostile environment with no sense of belonging.
This project resulted in a series of products which offers versatile solutions for enhancing both auditory and visual experiences in shared space offices. A cohesive system that combines these two functionalities in a portable and user-friendly manner. The project addresses the importance of providing customizable work areas... (More) - The aim with this project was to improve the workspace of activity based offices. In the aftermath of Covid-19, people working remote gave companies the possibility to create smaller offices with shared spaces. This removed the customizable workspace for the employees as they found themselves trying to find a new desk each day which suits them, and there for creating a hostile environment with no sense of belonging.
This project resulted in a series of products which offers versatile solutions for enhancing both auditory and visual experiences in shared space offices. A cohesive system that combines these two functionalities in a portable and user-friendly manner. The project addresses the importance of providing customizable work areas in spaces where standardizations has been implemented.
Looking at the ergonomic aspects in different offices in Sweden, the lack of adjustable quality lighting and proper sound levels were not up to standard. Different zones had been implemented to control sound levels, but the silent zones ended up being to quiet and instead disturb the employees. Most lighting were fixed to the ceilings and could therefore not be adjusted as the employees pleased which led to some desks standing empty each day.
The Synergy System offers the possibility to easily add luminaires and speakers where needed, as the employees can bring what’s needed for the chosen desk of the day. The luminaire has a warmer light to fit the Scandinavian preference, and a dimmer to enable the preferred brightness. The speaker is equipped with both sound masking and Bluetooth setting, thereby being able to create privacy, eliminate distracting sounds and be used for meetings or conferences. Both products are battery driven and attaches easily by magnets to both the charging station and rails hanging above the desks.
The Synergy System ultimately aims to enhance employee well-being and productivity by providing a customizable and flexible workspace solution that adapts to individual needs and preferences. (Less)
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- author
- Oleniusson, Lina LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- IDEL01 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- M2 - Bachelor Degree
- subject
- keywords
- Ergonomics, visual ergonomics, sound masking, activity-based office
- other publication id
- LUT-DVIDE/ EX--24/50721SE
- language
- English
- id
- 9177699
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- 2024-11-12 09:23:03
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abstract = {{The aim with this project was to improve the workspace of activity based offices. In the aftermath of Covid-19, people working remote gave companies the possibility to create smaller offices with shared spaces. This removed the customizable workspace for the employees as they found themselves trying to find a new desk each day which suits them, and there for creating a hostile environment with no sense of belonging.
This project resulted in a series of products which offers versatile solutions for enhancing both auditory and visual experiences in shared space offices. A cohesive system that combines these two functionalities in a portable and user-friendly manner. The project addresses the importance of providing customizable work areas in spaces where standardizations has been implemented.
Looking at the ergonomic aspects in different offices in Sweden, the lack of adjustable quality lighting and proper sound levels were not up to standard. Different zones had been implemented to control sound levels, but the silent zones ended up being to quiet and instead disturb the employees. Most lighting were fixed to the ceilings and could therefore not be adjusted as the employees pleased which led to some desks standing empty each day.
The Synergy System offers the possibility to easily add luminaires and speakers where needed, as the employees can bring what’s needed for the chosen desk of the day. The luminaire has a warmer light to fit the Scandinavian preference, and a dimmer to enable the preferred brightness. The speaker is equipped with both sound masking and Bluetooth setting, thereby being able to create privacy, eliminate distracting sounds and be used for meetings or conferences. Both products are battery driven and attaches easily by magnets to both the charging station and rails hanging above the desks.
The Synergy System ultimately aims to enhance employee well-being and productivity by providing a customizable and flexible workspace solution that adapts to individual needs and preferences.}},
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title = {{The Synergy System - Providing flexibility in shared office spaces}},
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