Welcome to the thirty-third edition of The Future of Work
Emotions shape our relationship to the places where we work, create and meet others. Yet when designing work environments, we often focus on functionality and technology while neglecting the most important thing - how the space makes us feel.
What if we looked at technology differently? Not just as productivity tools, but as a means to strengthen human relationships.
Few people realize that technology is not just about parameters, but can also be a bridge to deeper emotions. When we design work environments, we may see technology as a tool for getting work done, but we forget that technology is transforming offices into places where experiences and emotions are born.
To create spaces where people like to spend time, the design must be based not only on technical specifications such as the size of screens or the quality of the sound system, but above all on the emotional needs of the users. Technology should support the human experience, not define it. Inspiring environments are not created by screens and cables, but by what they awaken in people.
Offices need more than visual transformation - they need meaning. The experiential design of the work environment reflects the values of the organization, but also the conditions and moments that connect people to the purpose.
Strong stories draw people into something bigger. When a workspace is built on an authentic story and clear meaning, it opens the way to deeper understanding and fulfills one of the most basic human needs - a sense of belonging.
U2 fans don't buy a ticket to a concert - they come for an experience that combines music, powerful messages and shared emotions. Each performance is much more than a musical event - it's a moment where individuals become part of something bigger. Likewise, a meaningful work environment that brings people together, shapes experiences, and strengthens the relationship to the purpose of what we do.
Parks, cafes, restaurants, plazas, libraries, museums, airports, stadiums - these are all spaces where we spontaneously connect, share ideas and feel connected to community. People go to these places not just to relax, but to be part of a vibrant social ecosystem.
Mnoho progresivních firem se těmito prostředími inspiruje a vytváří prostory, které podporují neformální interakce a přirozeně propojují lidi. Pracoviště by neměla být funkčními uzavřenými jednotkami, ale propojovat pracovní a společenský život, aby se přirozeně prolínaly.
Stejně jako biofilní design přináší do interiérů prvky přírody, aby naplnil vrozenou potřebu spojení s živým prostředím, adaptace „třetích míst“ přenáší do pracovního prostoru sociální energii a spontánnost veřejného prostoru. Výsledkem jsou místa, kde se prolíná zvídavost, objevování a autenticita. Lidé mohou být sami sebou a zároveň se cítit součástí něčeho většího.
Při hledání nových přístupů k designu pracovního prostředí se vyplatí podívat se na věci trochu jinak. Jaký je váš prostor…
Zamyslete se, jaké dvě zdánlivě nesouvisející funkce můžete propojit. Konferenční místnost + laboratoř? Neformální prostor + komunitní centrum? Recepce + kavárna? Kreativní hub + ateliér? Zasedačka + park?
Not every combination will work, but the very act of combining unusual elements develops creativity, changes familiar patterns and opens up new possibilities. It is often where unexpected worlds collide that innovative ideas emerge that respond to people's changing needs and desires.
Conference room + lab? Imagine a conference room that is not just a formal meeting space, but an environment for experimentation and idea development.
This combination allows for discussion, concept testing, rapid prototyping and iteration of ideas. Instead of traditional table seating, people can move freely, record findings on interactive displays, collaborate with even remote participants, and physically manipulate mobile furniture or directly test new ideas.
The conference lab encourages a hands-on approach, creative thinking and rapid innovation - bridging the gap between theory and practice, between planning and implementation.
An experiential working environment: where logic meets intuition, routine meets creativity and technology meets emotion. When we can connect design with deeper meaning, we increase efficiency and create an environment where people feel connected - to their work, to their colleagues and to themselves. Truly meaningful work doesn't start with technology, but with the people who create it.