As we bid farewell to 2023, Sunon reflects upon a year filled with triumphs, innovation, and global recognition. From winning prestigious awards to hosting global events, we have a lot to be thankful about this year. Looking back on the successes of 2023, we are filled with gratitude for our loyal clients, dedicated employees, and the global partners who have embraced our vision for a better place to work.

The workplace is dynamic, much like life. Our physical surroundings have a significant impact on our level of fulfillment and productivity, even if there are many other elements at play. The widespread adoption of technology and its effects on the workforce, in addition to the kinds of organizations using office space, have driven this transformation. Businesses are finding it more and more challenging to give their staff focused dedicated workspaces in the fast-paced world of modern work.

It might be challenging to design a welcoming and useful workspace if you have a limited workspace. When working with a restricted amount of space, it's crucial to make the most of every square inch while still designing an efficient and comfortable space. Many small company owners are familiar with how it feels to share an office when there are too many people crammed into a tiny space. A pleasant workspace is crucial if you want to maintain high levels of productivity. Exploring innovative and effective small office ideas for work may be quite beneficial.

The key to a successful workplace design is striking the proper balance. Some designers may examine a variety of ideas in an effort to enhance their design effectiveness, and one issue that is relevant to this discussion is the distinction between sociopetal and sociofugal settings. So what does this actually mean?

Have you ever entered an office that was buzzing with energy? You could see people conversing in groups and engaging in collaborative activities like brainstorming and jotting down ideas or having concentrated or informal talks. People behave and think differently in different settings. Other variables that affect persons differently include personality and the kind of job tasks. There is a strategy and design behind them, and understanding why and how employees use particular areas is essential to fostering creativity, productivity, and morale.

Employers are seeking for methods to refocus the workplace in a world where technology enables workers to do so from anywhere, whether at home, a coffee shop, or the office. To make the workplace more enticing for employees, design cues from hotel lobbies, residential lounges, and cafés are incorporated. The café style, however, stands out as this trend's most distinctive layout. Office common areas like cafeterias and lounges promote lively conversation by offering a setting appropriate for social interactions.

We encounter distraction after distraction at work every day. People frequently arrive at work early, remain late, or go on the lookout for a quiet area. Employees may need more time to think and solve problems as a result of information overload and hyper-connectivity. Because of the near-constant interruptions we experience at work, we frequently lose our capacity to be creative or original, which is bad for the company. That is why Focus rooms are among the top five workplace perks, given the popularity of open office layouts. According to experts, the unit count of smaller private spaces in office design will expand at the most significant rate in the near future.

Sitting for extended periods of time, even when working, may increase the risk of developing heart disease. The true key here is mobility, not simply standing or sitting. When compared to typical office furniture, active furniture may allow for more natural postures and mobility. You replenish your energy with each motion. You'll concentrate better and have a more productive workday with your renewed vigor.

Companies seem to have a challenge making the workplace a more appealing place to work that accommodates a variety of activities as the possibility of hybrid working became the new standard. Activity-based working (ABW) may become one of the answers as businesses continue to strive to reconcile office and remote work. To establish an atmosphere that fosters creativity and productivity, meticulous preparation is required.

The common complaints among employees are their chaotic workplaces or reduced real-life connections in the post-pandemic workplace. Although open workplaces foster cooperation, they may also be quite distracting, which leads to a substantial decline in productivity. As a result, the workplace must evolve into a more vibrant, team-oriented setting that encourages cooperation without being a distraction for others. Because of this, office neighborhood, is an idea currently being embraced by architects all over the world.

With the introduction of hybrid and remote working arrangements after the worldwide pandemic, experts believe that office space has been underused. As part of the organization's long-term sustainable growth, increasing space efficiency is the way to go. It's essential to efficiently design your workspace if you want to boost productivity and employee engagement.

​Nowadays, spaces aren't only made for one thing; they have different purposes throughout the day. It's time for flexible, interesting, and dynamic workspaces; single-purpose spaces are no longer appropriate. The needs of offices are changing as work becomes more varied.

How businesses use their office space has evolved as a result of the advent of hybrid work. If the epidemic has taught us anything, it is the value of flexible work settings that encourage collaboration and concentration simultaneously. While there won't be any revolutionary workplace trends in 2023, there will be a greater focus on improving employee well-being and productivity. In order to improve their brand identity and corporate philosophy, recruit fresh talent, and wow their largest and best clientele, business owners can take advantage of these trends.

The contemporary workplace might make it challenging to find peace. Businesses are leveraging workplace design to foster cooperation by providing areas that enable personnel to run into one another by accident and exchange fresh, creative ideas. While it is evident that this has advantages, using it excessively might actually stifle the same creativity that it is meant to foster. When it comes to productivity and employee welfare, this lack of spaces for reflection and focus can have a negative ripple effect.

The needs of modern workers are frequently not met by pre-pandemic workplace settings. Offices increasingly require more collaborative areas in addition to bigger, more open spaces that address heightened health and safety issues. This requirement is met by hybrid meeting rooms, which bring people together to exchange ideas, keep up with business and project updates, and foster a feeling of a common corporate culture. Employees can collaborate in a hybrid meeting room from a variety of dispersed locations, including the main office, satellite offices, a worker's home, or a coffee shop.

This month, the spotlight is on Sunon's European R&D Centre in Berlin, Germany, as we celebrate its 4th Anniversary on October 22nd. It was established in 2018, with the vision to integrate global design resources while upgrading technological innovation as well as global market development. The European R&D Centre in partnership with the domestic National Industrial Design Centre in China has played a crucial role in improving our design and innovation capabilities as well as the global service capacity.

One of the key determinants of workplace productivity is how employees engage with their environment at work and the work zones we are in. To support their job, employees require a variety of environments that allow them to collaborate, concentrate, learn, socialise, and rest. Businesses increase productivity while providing employees with the comfort, functionality, and emotional fulfilment they long for by matching the various zones across the workplace with how work is done.

Isolation is not usually associated with privacy. The solitude and focus of a well-designed workstation are always needed, even while open and shared office space has its time and place. Because of the COVID-19 epidemic, these areas are now a safety danger as well. The absence of privacy made work that required secrecy a huge problem. Concern should be expressed about this, especially if it affects staff productivity.

The gradual entry of Generation Z, often known as Zoomers (born 1997–2012), into the labor market will have an influence on working conditions, workplace design, and the future of employment. By 2025, it is predicted that Zoomer employees would make up 27% of the workforce, or 1/3 of all employees worldwide.

To be in sync with the new normal of work, it is required to infuse your office with positive energy by doing some office refreshments. Workplace improvements don't have to be costly, disruptive, or time-consuming, and a little refresh is all that's required for the team to feel re-energized. Most importantly, you may enhance the physical and emotional well-being of your staff by updating the appearance of your office.

The way we work has changed and the collaborative meeting spaces have to change as well. A diverse range of full-time in-office, part-time remote, and full-time remote personnel can be found in the new hybrid workplace. Addressing meeting rooms are a crucial component of meeting the needs of today's workers, and our workplaces are being challenged to adapt to their new demands.

Workspace has a new meaning due to COVID-19. The distinction between in-person presence and remote presence is hazier than ever. The ability to interact across physical and virtual teams must be smooth under the new normal of work. How can businesses get ready for changes in office layout that will improve the working environment for their employees? Can the new hybrid workplace provide an atmosphere that is phygital for all generations?

Francesco Favaretto from Favaretto & Partners and our design collaborator shares his insights about the change in product design practices and the story behind our new Flying series chair.

This is the time; the time to reshape the offices and reinvent the way we work. The pandemic has demonstrated its ability to spur transformation. As the idea of workspaces transitions into its next stage, the "office" as we know it may not last for very long. Going to the office to do individual tasks no longer serves the office's original function. The office will develop into a center for cooperation and socialization, both of which were obviously lacking when working remotely.

Hybrid work is the way of the future, and it's here to stay. A hybrid workplace design gives you a competitive advantage, and having hybrid work alternatives is a top priority for job seekers. This is especially true of educated and skilled workers, a group that is difficult to recruit and retain.

The term 'biophilia', which inspired 'biophilic design', was created by psychologist Erich Fromm in the 1960s to explain our natural need to interact with nature. Interacting with nature can improve our well-being; in fact, this theory states that people have an innate need to connect with nature and living species. As biophilic office design aims to improve our wellbeing by strengthening our connection to nature, it is becoming increasingly popular among workplace designers in the post-COVID era.

In recent years, the workplace has changed tremendously. The days of the cubicles and the single open office are long gone. Today, a hybrid of different sorts of workplaces come together to provide a seamless work environment that encourages employee autonomy and innovation. The significance stems from the ability to strike a balance between interacting with coworkers and completing head-down focus work.

The age of hybrid work has arrived. The pandemic has caused significant changes in our working methods as well as our expectations for how we will operate in the future. When the employees return to work, they'll want the same level of freedom that they've had over the past year. Moving forward, each business will need to develop a holistic and unique hybrid workplace that addresses the physical, digital, emotional, and psychological needs of their people.

The war for younger talent is raging on. Businesses that are not adaptable enough for change and embrace the future of work will undoubtedly receive the short end of the stick. They must set themselves apart in order to attract, retain, and engage employees. People can now switch jobs more easily than ever before, thanks to the rise of hybrid teams and organisations that allow them to work from anywhere.

​Your workplace can be so much more than just a place for work. It has the potential to completely revolutionize your company. Whether you're establishing a new business or looking for strategies to make your present workspace more efficient, choosing the right office layout is the most important part of the planning process.

How many times have you heard this phrase: “This meeting should have been an email” ? . It has become a popular meme and rightly so. Some meetings could definitely be avoided, and as we go back to the office, collaborative meetings are more crucial than ever. But nobody wants to sit in a dull boardroom for hours. Not all meetings are the same, then why should all meeting rooms be the same?

Our built environments are continuously changing and evolving, but office design is going through a serious identity crisis today more than ever. Companies are introducing new ideas, tactics, and technology every day that alter how and where we operate. In order to stay up with the changing nature of knowledge work and knowledge workspaces, workplace design might take inspiration from education facilities that have now proven solutions for enhanced wellbeing and overall performance.

​How does your office make people feel…anxious or happy? The days of fluorescent lighting, conventional desks, and the clinical appearance of walls are long gone. The pandemic and work-from-home have reinstated our desire for comfort and we don’t want to lose it after returning to the office. So, how can you keep your office feeling cozy, comfortable, and welcoming?

First of all, I would like to thank our dealers in the region and our branding team for their extra ordinary efforts in making our physical presence in the Middle East bright and stylish. Maybe one of the most memorable moments for me was during the opening ceremony of our Kuwait showroom with our dealer Safat Home, when I saw the first video showing our guests and how excited they were to learn more about Sunon and the solutions we offer.

Our people have been our biggest strength and at this momentous occasion, we want to celebrate the men and women of Sunon, who helped make Sunon@30. We launched an interview series “People of Sunon” featuring leaders, who embody the philosophy of Sunon.

Our surroundings and environment are big influencing factors for the state of our minds and our quality of work at the office. A good workplace environment has a positive impact on productivity and employee engagement. It is not just a place of work anymore, but a place to feel welcome and comfortable. Work environments really matter and offices should be an exciting space for employees.

There are numerous articles available online about the benefits of Sit-stand desks on the physical health of people, but there is more to that story. Desks that allow workers to sit as well as a stand while using a computer apparently improve job performance and mental health. And the pandemic has taught how important is mental health in our overall wellbeing.

Sunon completes 30 years in 2021. It has been an incredible journey for us… from a small workshop to a multinational furniture brand. In the last three decades, we have grown to be one of the largest privately-owned workplace solution providers in the commercial furniture industry, with our core values of integrity and honesty in place.

Gone are the days when the office was just a place of work. It is now a ‘people’s place’ and a cultural hub. Businesses are looking to make the office more meaningful, personalized and enjoyable for their diverse workforce. Rigid, traditional workplaces are becoming a thing of the past. Offices now and in the future will be free-flowing workspaces that are people-centric and reflect a company’s culture and values.

In coworking spaces and serviced offices, Hot desking and Dedicated desks are two popular seating options for individuals and teams. These spaces mostly cater to small and medium-sized businesses, startups, and freelancers. But after the pandemic, many companies are looking for satellite office spaces for their teams across multiple locations and looking towards these kinds of spaces for their requirements.

At a time when the global economy is being crippled by the epidemic, creative talents are particularly important. In contrast to a completely open office space, smaller private spaces will instead become the source of creativity.

Office spaces have changed. As post-COVID work needs and shifting work styles drive companies to re-think the office, facility managers and designers are helping organizations to discover the right-sized workplace.

The future of work is here and it is hybrid. While some companies have made the shift to fully remote, for many others that is not a viable option. So, many are implementing a hybrid model which is going to be the new workplace strategy post the pandemic.

Modern offices and technology have their own perils. While it has made work easier, it has also made it much more repetitive and sedentary. This has created many ergonomics challenges, which in turn have increased the rate of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in employees. Also, poor ergonomic practices can lead to lower productivity and in extreme cases physical injury. There is an urgent need for organizations to maintain stimulating and healthy environments for their employees. A safe and healthy work environment is a productive work environment.

Every piece of furniture affects your work. The way furniture is configured inside the office plays a big part in the success of the workforce, and it's not something to be taken lightly.

Gone are the days, when the office was just a place of work. The office environment is an essential element that not only influences an employee’s productivity but also plays a vital role in creating the overall employee experience at the workplace.

Creating an executive office requires careful considerations and meticulous planning. A new office concept has emerged in modern interior design with the aim of improving workspaces to meet the demands of today's leaders.

Proper posture and ergonomics are essential to a healthy workforce and to productivity and comfortability. You must learn to lower fatigue and discomfort for you to have a comfortable and productive day. Whether it is by optimizing your laptop setup, adjusting your typing posture, or the height of your office chair, do it keeping in mind that the smallest features of your working environment can affect your productivity and overall health.

The modern workplace is constantly evolving. Blurred lines between commercial, retail, and hospitality design indicate the fast-moving trends that are influencing the way we work and live.

Office chairs are one of the vital parts of any workspace. If you work in an office and sit for long hours, you need a chair that's comfortable and helps you stay productive.

The open office plan is a norm in today's time but it comes with its own problems.

Balance is the key. As responsible citizens of the world, we must include environmentally friendly concepts and practices in all facets of our lives.

In today’s time, not everyone has the luxury of a big space. Working in a small office means contending with the limitations of its square footage. Changing the fundamental layout of your workplace, making the switch to less cumbersome furniture, and redecorating can make a difference.

As the pandemic continues to unfold around the world and the future of work becomes complex, one is for sure that the 9 – to – 5 work, 5 office days a week will become a thing of the past. This crisis has pointed out the inefficiencies of the normal 9-to-5 work.

The pandemic has put a question mark on the future of workplaces. COVID-19 has forced us to rethink the way we work and design our workspaces. Every responsible company may have to go back to the drawing board to evaluate their current working scenario and make changes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the returning workforce.

For organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has really brought the realization that today’s offices are about far more than a desk to work from.

The Post-COVID office needs to evolve to stay relevant. It has to provide the right smart office technology and environment customized for the hybrid workforce and help employees reach their true potential.

We are on the cusp of a major transformation of the entire concept of “the office.” Today, a lot of companies are going to a more open work environment with reduced square footage for the workstation. As workspace accommodation models have evolved – from shared desks, work from home and distributed workplaces to activity-based working – the concept of ‘third space’ has gained traction.

Many parts of the world are slowly reopening and people are returning to their workplaces, ever-changing social distancing measures in place. In the midst of an accelerated trend towards more flexible working, offices are not dying out just yet. It’s becoming clear that office spaces offering safety, agility, and value are highly desirable in these uncertain times.

The global pandemic has shown us the need for evolution in our ways of working and our workplaces. Remote work has been part of many organizational workplace strategies for some time now, but this crisis has allowed us to fully understand and adapt to the new normal. In new office trends, the rapid evolution of office technology is reshaping the traditional workspace and smart businesses know how to keep up.

It’s been almost 8 months since we had to start working from home. Most of us were not prepared for such a drastic shift in our work life. While many adapted to the change easily, others struggled to find the right balance and working environment at home. If you’re lucky enough to have ample space, then you might have a workspace that you desire, or else your desk could be piled high with general clutter and a lot of dust right now. And it’s not just about cleanliness and organization, clutter affects you negatively, more than you know.

Today’s workforce seeks comfortable, inspiring spaces that create a sense of homeliness which puts people first – opening the door for creativity and innovation to flourish. To keep employees engaged, and performing at their best, employers and designers are going to have to meet those expectations. This is where a workplace strategy like Resimercial Design comes in. Rather than merely placing residential objects in a commercial setting, well-executed resimercial design is carefully customized for the needs of the people and organizational culture and implemented with products and materials specially designed for the unique purpose.

Working from home is not a trend anymore; it’s the new normal for the time being. We would all love a spacious space with a big window and ample storage, but the ground reality is altogether different for most people. The sudden outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in most office workers

An office runs on an effective organization. Office storage should be of high importance when it comes to workspaces, but sadly, it is often undervalued compared to workstations and chairs. With the rise of the open-plan office and more minimal approaches to workspace design, storage can be easily overlooked. The right storage will not only keep your office looking clean and tidy; but it will also help your business to become more efficient, save you time, prevent the loss of work or documents and keep everything organized.

Our senses determine our experiences and feelings towards our environment. Whenever we enter a space, a rush of information is delivered to our brain through our senses.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, employers were looking for ways to change their workspaces to become more efficient and to meet the needs of their evolving employee population. Shared workspaces; break-out areas; and hot-desking – the past decade saw organizations wave goodbye to traditional office set-ups and swap them in favor of more flexible, collaborative workspaces in an open office as demand for remote and flexible working grew.

The epidemic of COVID-19 has resulted in a majority of employees in-home quarantine making companies and organizations face new challenges. Nobody expected this crisis and most of us did not prepare our workspaces with essential amenities needed for a long term home office. With many companies now deciding to implement ‘work-from-home’ till the end of 2020, it will be helpful for all of us to relook at the home office using Feng Shui tips, for productivity, creativity, and comfort.

A profitable business stems from happy and healthy employees—in fact, studies show that employees are most productive when their physical and mental well-being are taken care of. Existing knowledge proposes that workplace design can influence mental health via the effects of light exposure, social behavior and affect; the effects of aesthetics on at-work mood and physical well-being; access to nature and recovery from stressful experiences; and privacy

A One-of-a-kind 1500 sqm temporary exhibit created inside our factory for the upcoming CIFF 2020

Coworking post-COVID-19 will be different from what we’ve seen till now, and that’s beyond any doubt. Co-working spaces which were built on the idea of community and bringing people from different walks of life to an open office, now face threat from the very idea they thrive on. Uncertainty in the flexible office market leaves many players wondering how they can continue to compete in the global marketplace.

We are living through an unprecedented time, and although pandemics have swept through the world before, we haven’t faced such a business challenge at a global level before. With the focal point on productivity and wellbeing, the workplace is a topic of perpetual interest in architecture and interior design. Thanks to space and cost constraints, efficiency in workplace design have always been a hot subject and it’s going to get hotter.

After weeks of shutdowns and remote working, businesses around the world are gradually resuming on-site operations. The big question remains after reopening: How does a business stay operational while keeping employees and customers safe and preventing new COVID-19 outbreaks? For business owners, the challenge will be to mitigate risk as much as possible, with practices and policies that put employee safety first.

In response to the coronavirus, most people are forced to work from home all over the world. Most of the time, people are struggling to find an adequate work-from-home method and a better work-life balance. However, a lot of freelancers and creatives have been doing this for a very long time. We interv

Collaborative workspaces, refurbishing older buildings, coffee bars, and social spaces have all become tenets of modern office design. When we think back to pre-coronavirus office life, it almost seems designed to spread germs. But these days it’s hard to imagine sitting at a shared desk or facing multiple co-workers. No matter how long it takes to rid society of the coronavirus, the efforts are going to leave a permanent scar on offices.

The Coronavirus pandemic has made working from home a necessity and widely accepted norm around the world. As the lockdown is being lifted in different countries, we are expected to return to our old ways, but we have to accept the fact that the office will never be the same again.

Millions around the globe have made a sudden transition to remote work amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Many employers are concerned about maintaining employee productivity, but what we really should be concerned about in this unprecedented situation is a longer-term risk: employee burnout.

In 2020, office work came to our homes and it’s going to stay indefinitely. As millions of workers around the world start working from home for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, few know what to expect. For some, remote work is wonderful. But it’s not without its challenges.

We’re facing a challenging time for our world. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shows us the widespread impact an uncontrollable situation can have. Organizations around the world find themselves in different phases of managing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no doubt that the work culture will be forever changed by the current pandemic.

In today’s corporate culture, there’s one thing most millennials strive for in our office environment – reduce stress. Right now, it’s one of the hottest conversation topics in the workplace and wellness. While many people claim that they thrive in high-stress environments, others work best in someplace that is relaxing and tranquil. Workspaces have traditionally been dreary places, with dull color schemes and

The workplace is changing as a result of the needs and goals of both employers and employees. On one side is the pressure to cut costs and make spaces smaller. On the other side are the people who want to have feel-good spaces. According to JLL’s Global Research Study, 69% of workers agree that a sense of happiness is an essential ingredient to a unique human experience within an organization. As businesses increasingly real

If there’s one thing COVID-19 has taught us, that the work cannot stop and we can be productive while working from home! With the spread of coronavirus causing many businesses to close down offices and have employees work from home for an unknown period of time, employees might find their home offices (or just homes) unprepared for such a change.

To combat the rapid spread of COVID-19, many countries are in a complete lockdown. People have no other option than working from home for an indefinite period of time. This might be the largest social experiment in the modern age of work. Working from home may seem to be hunky-dory but it can be a stressful situation if you don’t manage your time and resources well.

Fact: Most people don’t like meetings. They are time-consuming and if it is not done in an effective manner, they are unproductive. But, when done right, team meetings can be a great productivity driver for your team. If you set aside a few minutes each day for the team to meet,

The open office debate has been raging for some time, but open offices are here to stay, where we like it or not. Open office design is promoted as the platform for communication and collaboration among employees. But with an open office concept, privacy and noise issues can make the workplace stressful.

Let’s be honest. You don’t like meetings much, do you? Many of us believe it to be a waste of time; all talk and no action. It is seen as a disruption in the workflow and if it’s a long meeting, then at the end, one will hear more complaints than ideas.

Our work is changing and so is the way we work. The offices have evolved with the times. Baby Boomers and Generation X worked in cubicles and later

The past decade has been revolutionizing in terms of workplace design and in the next decade, the office of tomorrow will continue to change and be more agile.

Sitting is the new smoking. Sitting for long hours at a stretch, is simply not good for your body! When you’re sitting at a desk, you’re inactive and that could lead to serious health issues.

Collaboration is the buzzword in workplaces across the globe today. Business leaders see collaboration between teams as a key to their success. Working effectively as part of a team is incredibly important for output, quality, morale, and retention. It is predominantly difficult to progress as a business without good teamwork in the workplace. Collaboration only succeeds when you have two ingredients: communication and teamwork.

Open office plans have been receiving a lot of flak in the last few years. Critics argue that despite the intention of fostering communication and teamwork, people find the lack of privacy distracting. It has been the go-to office design for a few decades now and has numerous proven benefits for the teams. It’s the right setup; unfortunately, it’s often poorly executed—even as a way to support collaboration.

Keeping your workspace clean and tidy all the time, may seem like a lot of work. But, you might be surprised to know how much an organized desk can help you get your work done more smoothly. This is even part of office furniture solutions. Clutter creates anxiety and hampers your focus at work. So, it’s time to let go of the mess and love your workspace.