Workplace Strategy

The Future Workplace: An Era of Human Experience (HX) & Destination of Choice

The Future Workplace: An Era of Human Experience (HX) &  Destination of Choice

Until recent times, never has there been a moment in history that has truly and repeatedly turned our world upside down – on so many levels.

The global pandemic and the civil rights movement continues to put us through the ringer with what feels like weekly (and sometimes daily) shocks to the heart, head and body. It’s highly likely this topsy-turvy state will continue to be our ‘current normal’ for a while longer, as much heavy-lifting must be done to develop vital vaccines, dismantle racism and rebuild entire social systems.

Learn more as we aim to navigate these historically significant circumstances in the context of the workplace – one thing for certain is that we are entering a new and exciting era of transformation.

Portland Technology Company Sightbox Unveils New Office Expansion

Portland Technology Company Sightbox Unveils New Office Expansion

In response to its rapid growth, Sightbox, a Portland-based technology company that offers its members a new way to experience vision care, recently embarked on an expansion and remodel of its current office space in downtown Portland. Doubling its square-footage, two Portland workplace strategy and design firms, ctrl+shift+space and Studio 7 Design, collaborated to infuse Sightbox’s culture into the 25,000 square-foot project, while also ensuring the company operated successfully throughout construction and installation.

A How-To Design Strategy Guide for Keeping Interiors Engaging

A How-To Design Strategy Guide for Keeping Interiors Engaging

In recent news, Employee Engagement is a topic difficult to avoid. This article focuses on 5 important workplace strategy considerations to keep at top of mind when transforming an office into one that engages - and inspires - people.
 

Keeping Interiors Sustainable: K.I.S.S.E.S. Part 2

Keeping Interiors Sustainable: K.I.S.S.E.S. Part 2

Delving into the vast topic of Sustainability, this post focuses on how the term relates to and deeply affects workplace elements both physical and psychological in nature; plus identifies several ways to incorporate these ideas into the office environment. 

Keeping Interiors Significant, Sustainable, Engaging & Simple

Keeping Interiors Significant, Sustainable, Engaging & Simple

Over the course of a four part mini-series of posts, we’ll share with you an easy (albeit somewhat cheesy!) acronym as a tool for Keeping Interiors Significant, Sustainable, Engaging & Simple (K.I.S.S.E.S.)

Spatchcocking Meats Lean Thinking

Spatchcocking Meats Lean Thinking

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains an analogy between traditional versus contemporary business processes and cooking methods. No fowl were harmed during the course of the comparison and contrast exercise.