A “break room” is rather self-explanatory–– it’s a designated room in which people can take a break from work. The tricky part is that everyone has a different way of winding down when they are off the clock. Some people want to socialize with coworkers during their break, others want to blast tunes in the […]
Covid-19 made many employees realize that they could perform their jobs from home just as easily as they could from the office. This means that if employers want to get employees back into the office, the post-pandemic workplace must provide something that the home cannot. Interior Motions conducted a series of polls to determine which […]
Workplace trends are changing and many employers are beginning to realize that the office does not need to be–– and arguably should not be–– merely a sea of workstations. There are infinitely many ways to organize a workplace: open floor plan, team clusters, hybrid office layout, collaborative office layout, etc. With so many options to […]
Herman Miller is the gold standard of ergonomic office products for a reason––their wide selection of high-performance task chairs, backed by the Herman Miller 12-year warranty, guarantees optimal comfort and style. With so many great options to choose from, the question is not “which chair is best?” but rather, “which chair is best for you?” […]
Gone are the days when the kitchen counter could double as a work surface. Whether you're working from home or within the office, it is important to equip your work station with ergonomic products. Ergonomic products are specifically engineered with physiological principles, maximizing user productivity and reducing work-related injuries. When it comes to ergonomic desks, […]
Despite what most people think, hybrid work means more than just trading in your suits and ties for pajamas and fluffy slippers. It is a new work model that emerged after the pandemic to empower employees to work where and when they feel most productive. While change is always a little scary, hybrid work is […]
It is extremely difficult to design a workplace for an uncertain, rapidly-changing future. Luckily, MillerKnoll is uniquely positioned to tackle this challenge with their expansive product portfolio, dedicated team members, and archive of workplace insights and research. The data extracted from this research is like a beacon of light, helping us to better understand our […]
The word “ergonomic” is a term that often gets thrown around in the workplace or used as a selling point for a particularly pricey chair. But what does “ergonomic” actually mean? The technical definition of ergonomics is “the study of people's efficiency in their working environment.” In other words, ergonomic products are specifically engineered to […]
NeoCon is an annual exhibition that attracts furniture enthusiasts from all over the country, looking to experience the latest and greatest products in the furniture industry. Hundreds of vendors create elaborate showrooms with eye-catching displays inside Chicago’s iconic Merchandise Mart. The Interior Motions team spent a jam-packed three days perusing the showrooms, talking with manufacturers, […]
Nestled along the iconic Chicago river stands the 4-million-square-foot, 25-story, Merchandise Mart–– a Mecca for members of the interior design and architecture community. The Mart was built in 1928 by Marshall Field & Co. in the hopes of establishing a “single wholesale center for the entire nation.” Now, it is home to the annual 3-day […]
