The office as a pure workplace is no longer necessary and is therefore in the process of being replaced. Offices are rather a space for coming together and working together. The Micro Workspace can be used to set up a small workspace at home. This separates work and private life in the best possible way. Due to the fold-back compartment and the possibility of placing two modules next to each other, the concept is particularly suitable in open office concepts for individual and team work.
A wood-like veneer made from banana plant trunks, is an environmentally friendly alternative to wood and used in the project. Banana plants are rapidly renewable. They grow to full size every nine months. FIBandCo connects the agricultural world with the design world, while the forest is preserved and does not have to be does not need to be cut down, the product offers a detailed exotic aesthetic in a sustainable way.
In order to approach the topic of a micro workspace, this paper began by looking at the different generations and how their relationship to work differs. Subsequently, the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on the world of work was examined and it was explained how this pandemic has driven the change in working.
Based on the research, it was shown that novel and open office concepts existed before the Covid-19 pandemic. The most important finding from the research is that all concepts share the same basic idea. The office as a pure workplace is no longer necessary and is therefore in the process of being replaced. Office space is more a space for coming together and working together.
Individual work is moving more to the home office. As more companies continue to offer work from home, there will be a new standard of work after the Covid 19 pandemic. This change could be seen before, but has been greatly accelerated due to the current situation.
The employee is now more involved in decision-making and can work in a self-determined manner. It was noted that working in a home office has become advantageous for the work-life balance of employees.
In addition, location-independent working and digital communication are becoming increasingly important, especially due to globally networked work in international teams.
Based on the research, it was shown that novel and open office concepts existed before the Covid-19 pandemic. The most important finding from the research is that all concepts share the same basic idea. The office as a pure workplace is no longer necessary and is therefore in the process of being replaced. Office space is more a space for coming together and working together.
Individual work is moving more to the home office. As more companies continue to offer work from home, there will be a new standard of work after the Covid 19 pandemic. This change could be seen before, but has been greatly accelerated due to the current situation.
The employee is now more involved in decision-making and can work in a self-determined manner. It was noted that working in a home office has become advantageous for the work-life balance of employees.
In addition, location-independent working and digital communication are becoming increasingly important, especially due to globally networked work in international teams.
Prototype
It can be used to set up a small workspace at home. This allows work and private life to be separated in the best possible way.
Due to the fold-back compartment and the possibility of placing two modules next to each other, the concept is particularly suitable in open office concepts for individual and team work. Regarding the chosen concept and requirements, the elaboration has evolved in the direction of a mobile workstation designed for longer temporary work.
For this reason, the size of the concept has changed compared to the original idea. In conclusion, any concept is in a continuous process of improvement and can be further elaborated.
Due to the fold-back compartment and the possibility of placing two modules next to each other, the concept is particularly suitable in open office concepts for individual and team work. Regarding the chosen concept and requirements, the elaboration has evolved in the direction of a mobile workstation designed for longer temporary work.
For this reason, the size of the concept has changed compared to the original idea. In conclusion, any concept is in a continuous process of improvement and can be further elaborated.
The next step in the design is to develop a prototype in original dimensions and materials. Through the elaboration and the associated research, further possibilities for the expansion of this concept of a Micro Workspace are emerging.
In the future, the product could also be used in other areas. For example, it could be used in schools or universities to form a learning platform that serves as a visual screen in exams or enables space-saving individual work.
A further development in different directions is possible. For example, the size and shape can be varied, so that a product series for different uses can be created. Furthermore, the product is very flexible and changeable, so that it could be converted into a desk.
In the future, the product could also be used in other areas. For example, it could be used in schools or universities to form a learning platform that serves as a visual screen in exams or enables space-saving individual work.
A further development in different directions is possible. For example, the size and shape can be varied, so that a product series for different uses can be created. Furthermore, the product is very flexible and changeable, so that it could be converted into a desk.
