{"id":104,"date":"2018-02-13T17:01:31","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T17:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/?p=104"},"modified":"2018-02-13T17:36:19","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T17:36:19","slug":"2018-office-design-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/2018-office-design-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Office Design Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What&#8217;s important in today\u2019s workplace?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The start of a new year provided us with a good opportunity to look forward to the exciting new 2018 office design trends.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 We\u00a0<\/strong><strong>asked ourselves \u201cWhat&#8217;s important in today\u2019s workplace?\u201d\u00a0 Our first thoughts were of staff wellbeing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Wellbeing is key to the modern workplace and 2018 office design trends.<\/h2>\n<p>This led us to evaluate how Maslow\u2019s famous theory on the hierarchy of needs although written in 1943\u00a0is in fact pretty relevant today, even if it could do with a little updating<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"114\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/2018-office-design-trends\/maslows-theory-1-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslows-Theory-1-2.png?resize=424%2C269&#038;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"942,598\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Maslows Theory 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslows-Theory-1-2-300x190.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslows-Theory-1-2.png?resize=424%2C269&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-114\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslows-Theory-1-2.png?resize=424%2C269&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslows-Theory-1-2.png?w=942&amp;ssl=1 942w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslows-Theory-1-2.png?resize=300%2C190&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslows-Theory-1-2.png?resize=768%2C488&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"137\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/2018-office-design-trends\/maslow-theory-2-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslow-Theory-2-1.png?resize=326%2C261&#038;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"857,685\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Maslow Theory 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslow-Theory-2-1-300x240.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslow-Theory-2-1.png?resize=326%2C261&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-137\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslow-Theory-2-1.png?resize=326%2C261&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"326\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslow-Theory-2-1.png?w=857&amp;ssl=1 857w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslow-Theory-2-1.png?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Maslow-Theory-2-1.png?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 2018 office design trends are all about creating a workspace which promotes, vitality, collaboration, concentration, motivation and creativity.\u00a0 \u00a0Not only does this lead to happier and healthier staff but increases productivity as well.\u00a0 \u00a0The workplace is now a tool that can help a company attract and keep the best talent.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2>Working Styles and Technology<\/h2>\n<p>As digital technology allows far greater flexibility than ever before, enabling staff to work anywhere within the office, we are seeing working styles become increasingly fluid and agile.\u00a0 This is driving the trend for dynamic workplaces with plug and play spaces located throughout many offices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office pods are available with\u00a0integrated power and data.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Sit and Stand desks provide health benefits for staff.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/office-pods.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"121\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/2018-office-design-trends\/tryst-stk52\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tryst-STK52.jpg?resize=312%2C219&#038;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2835,1984\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tryst-STK52\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tryst-STK52-300x210.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tryst-STK52-1024x717.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tryst-STK52.jpg?resize=312%2C219&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"312\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tryst-STK52.jpg?w=2835&amp;ssl=1 2835w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tryst-STK52.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tryst-STK52.jpg?resize=768%2C537&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tryst-STK52.jpg?resize=1024%2C717&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tryst-STK52.jpg?w=1900&amp;ssl=1 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/sit-stand-desks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"122\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/2018-office-design-trends\/move-electric-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Move-ELectric-7.jpg?resize=379%2C284&#038;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"6400,4800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Move! ELectric (7)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Move-ELectric-7-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Move-ELectric-7-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-122\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Move-ELectric-7.jpg?resize=379%2C284&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"379\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Move-ELectric-7.jpg?w=6400&amp;ssl=1 6400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Move-ELectric-7.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Move-ELectric-7.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Move-ELectric-7.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Move-ELectric-7.jpg?w=1900&amp;ssl=1 1900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Move-ELectric-7.jpg?w=2850&amp;ssl=1 2850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/office-pods.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click to see more<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/sit-stand-desks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click to see more<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Collaboration<\/h2>\n<p>Open plan collaborative spaces are very high on the agenda.\u00a0 Areas such as casual meeting rooms or breakout areas require comfortable seating, white boards and large screens to allow staff to share information and collaborate easily rather than simply come together or socialise.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"124\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/2018-office-design-trends\/sanctuary_room_cut_out\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sanctuary_Room_Cut_Out.jpg?resize=390%2C276&#038;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4961,3508\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sanctuary_Room_Cut_Out\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sanctuary_Room_Cut_Out-300x212.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sanctuary_Room_Cut_Out-1024x724.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-124\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sanctuary_Room_Cut_Out.jpg?resize=390%2C276&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sanctuary_Room_Cut_Out.jpg?w=4961&amp;ssl=1 4961w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sanctuary_Room_Cut_Out.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sanctuary_Room_Cut_Out.jpg?resize=768%2C543&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sanctuary_Room_Cut_Out.jpg?resize=1024%2C724&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sanctuary_Room_Cut_Out.jpg?w=1900&amp;ssl=1 1900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sanctuary_Room_Cut_Out.jpg?w=2850&amp;ssl=1 2850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"125\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/2018-office-design-trends\/xrange-b-16-45\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/XRange-B-16-45.jpg?resize=337%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"895,650\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"XRange-B-16-45\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/XRange-B-16-45-300x218.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/XRange-B-16-45.jpg?resize=337%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-125\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/XRange-B-16-45.jpg?resize=337%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/XRange-B-16-45.jpg?w=895&amp;ssl=1 895w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/XRange-B-16-45.jpg?resize=300%2C218&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/XRange-B-16-45.jpg?resize=768%2C558&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2>Chill-out zones<\/h2>\n<p>Chill-out zones are set to become even more popular to allow staff to unwind and recharge, in a sense these areas bring \u201chome to work\u201d in contrast to the past when it was the other way around.\u00a0 In short, it\u2019s all about creating a work space where people want to be.\u00a0 Think comfy couches, relaxed seating areas and informal cafe and break-out areas with rugs, cushions and artwork to evoke a homely feel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"126\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/2018-office-design-trends\/svenpl-tuesdayclarity-01\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SvenPL-TuesdayClarity-01.jpg?resize=362%2C258&#038;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"910,650\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SvenPL-TuesdayClarity-01\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SvenPL-TuesdayClarity-01-300x214.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SvenPL-TuesdayClarity-01.jpg?resize=362%2C258&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SvenPL-TuesdayClarity-01.jpg?resize=362%2C258&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SvenPL-TuesdayClarity-01.jpg?w=910&amp;ssl=1 910w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SvenPL-TuesdayClarity-01.jpg?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SvenPL-TuesdayClarity-01.jpg?resize=768%2C549&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"128\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/2018-office-design-trends\/hitable_brochure_2017_03_full_size\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HiTable_Brochure_2017_03_full_size.jpg?resize=380%2C253&#038;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"975,650\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HiTable_Brochure_2017_03_full_size.jpg?resize=380%2C253&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HiTable_Brochure_2017_03_full_size.jpg?w=975&amp;ssl=1 975w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HiTable_Brochure_2017_03_full_size.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HiTable_Brochure_2017_03_full_size.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2>Biophilic Elements<\/h2>\n<p>The emphasis is on integrating nature throughout the office in the form of textures, patterns and natural lighting.\u00a0 \u00a0It is proven that there are health and wellbeing benefits from designing natural elements\u00a0 into the office.\u00a0 The reported effects include calm, creative, healthier and happier staff.\u00a0 The trend for wooden slats, bamboo or partitions with shrubbery to create dividers and define areas is set to continue.\u00a0 Introducing real or artificial plants, a water feature, artwork or fabric prints of nature will all contribute to the effect.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"149\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/2018-office-design-trends\/war_room_ammended_white_cut_out_rgb-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/War_Room_Ammended_White_Cut_Out_RGB-1.jpg?resize=351%2C267&#038;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"437,332\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.pantone.com\/color-of-the-year-2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to read more about Pantone 2018 colour of the year.<\/a><\/em>\u00a0\u00a0Purple implies wealth, quality, and promotes creativity.\u00a0 It works well with many other colours, gold, taupe, turquoise, jade green, deep red, magenta, yellow and orange.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"160\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/2018-office-design-trends\/pantone-violet-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.parksystems.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Pantone-Violet-1.jpg?resize=950%2C713&#038;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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