Inc MagazineBanish Winter Sadness With These 4 Small Changes to Your Spaceverified_publisherInc Magazine - Jessica StillmanAuthor Katherine May explains how small changes to your space can have big impacts on your mood. Back in the depths of the pandemic, when we were all stuck inside much of the time and everything felt dark and uncertain, I stumbled on the perfect book for my gloomy mood. Wintering, by British author …
Inc MagazineThe Office Isn't Dead -- It's Just Becoming More Like a Luxury Hotelverified_publisherInc Magazine - Jennifer ConradNYC developer Michael Shvo says that workers will eagerly come to offices that have the right amenities. "The office is not dead, but the office is changing," said New York City real estate developer Michael Shvo. Speaking at the Fast Company Innovation Festival yesterday, Shvo said he believes …
Inc MagazineIkea Just Made a Huge Decision, and It's an Important Lesson in What Customers Really Wantverified_publisherInc Magazine - Jessica StillmanIkea's attempts to ditch its maze-like store design failed miserably. What's the lesson for retailers? Think of Ikea, and you'll probably think of the company's cheery yellow and blue branding, Swedish meatballs, and, of course, its store's unique layout. Ikea's maze-like design, which leads …
Inc MagazinePsychologists Say If You Want a Happy, Successful Workforce, Design Your Office With This 1 Featureverified_publisherInc Magazine - Nick HobsonAllow your employees to have a part in the space. Our environment can have a big influence on our mood and productivity. This is no less true of our workplace. Despite the importance of our surroundings, office space is rarely designed with the well-being and productivity of employees in mind. …
Inc MagazineKia's Logo Redesign Was a Total Flop. The Company Did What No Brand Should Ever Doverified_publisherInc Magazine - Nick HobsonKia violated these four basic design principles. Kia redesigned its logo in January 2021. The change was met with criticism and confusion. With its trendy, angular font, the stylized version resembled a space-age type signature. The K in Kia was clear. But regrettably, the IA looked more like an N. It …
Inc MagazineHow Autistic People Can Help Companies Design Offices Employees Actually Want to Come Back Toverified_publisherInc Magazine - Jessica StillmanTurns out, if you design an office that's friendly for those with special needs, everyone benefits. In the business world, there are a handful of zombie ideas that, despite being proved wrong again and again, refuse to die. Among them is that open-plan offices have advantages. Everyone knows that …
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