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Reception area and a brand image
Reception is a place that represents the brand. However in space planning it is not about ostentation but integrity with trade specificity and image of the company.
Open space – not as loud as one may think
To discuss workplace acoustics mainly mean to talk about open space and the consequences it has on work efficiency. No surprise as this solution is burdened with a kind of a paradox.
Multifunctional seat system Roll
Multifunctional seat system Roll is a brand new collection in the .mdd’s offer. It was designed by Beza Projekt studio, founded in 2011 by Anna Loskiewicz-Zakrzewska and Zofia Strumillo-Sukiennik.
Lifespace in colour
The end of the year is the time when interior design specialists set the upcoming trends, which determine the office arrangements as well. Colour inspirations are a crucial element of those forecasts.
Individuality pays off
Nowadays, adherence to the principles of Ergonomics is still perceived as the obligation of implementing health and safety regulations. These are very specific and precisely determine, e.g. a workstation measurements or maximum range of an employees reach.
Ikigai
“Iki” means “live now”, “gai”- “reason”. Combining these two words create a name of Japanese philosophy of happiness, which calls for passion, mission and work.
In Japan professional sphere dominates.
Ergonomics and leisure
We spend a big chunk of our days at work, so it’s no surprise it can affect other spheres of our lives. Unfortunately, it’s not always a good thing.
Divide, but do not separate
The concept of an office where open space is filled with rows of desks is a thing of the past. The idea which primarily focused on enhancing the efficiency of communication, reducing distance between employees and the management as well as stimulate creativity turned out to be quite problematic.
Coworking
Nowadays there is a fear of free movement of information among employees of various companies. Coworking is still more of a place of simultaneous work rather than a place of mutual inspiration and integration.
Colour speaking. Purple colour: prestige and relax
Frederick Beigbeder jokingly said that the purple colour was created by Parisians to stop losers interrupt breakfasts at Café de Flore. The only reason the writer’s words may be excused is because purple has always been identified with prestige and elegance.
Asian inspirations of Dymitr Malcew
Innovative, flexible and architectural - that’s how Dymitr Malcew describes the products he designed for MDD. Its creation is a consequence of a multi-stage process where inspirations come from various sources and merge into a common, user focused trend.
An office space is an organised space
Various nationalities spend different amount of time at work, with countries like Chile, Russia, Greece, Korea, Costa Rica and Mexico devoting the biggest part of their day to professional lives.