Elective Elements is a freestanding office workstation designed to address the changing workspace requirements in today’s private and open-plan office environments.

Alight offers stylish, impromptu seating that flexes to support teams of any size. With a low profile perfect for casual and collaborative spaces, Alight sets the stage for creativity in a relaxed environment.

Hard work is the key to success. Right? Not really, according to author Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. He says you can actually get more done and experience more “Aha!” moments if you rest and relax more often. He offers some advice for those of us addicted to the badge of busyness that leads to burnout. (<a href="https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/the-science-of-aha-moments-with-alex-soojung-kim-pang-transcript/">Read transcript</a>) (Find in<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-better/id1179584196"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6eVSfCrgudrfUlQeK2iKV6">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen)

By bringing an intentional focus on people’s lives and how they intersect with work, designers can help create the conditions for a workplace where people feel that being there actually helps their wellbeing and offers opportunities for moments of joy. ​

Just like the card game it's named after, Manille embraces traditions, smart moves, and maximizing options. From a cozy setting for four to a sprawling table for twelve, with its unique design and features, Manille is sure to pull the right card.

Whether hosting an intimate dinner party or a grand gathering, Panigiri's modularity ensures there's a seat for everyone, allowing table segments to be endlessly coupled. By combining chairs and benches, you can create the setting of your desire.

The world of esports is big and getting bigger by the day. Learning how gaming teaches useful skills that go beyond the game.

As a society, we’re getting better about talking about our mental health. But Dr. Upali Nanda, global practice director of research and partner at HKS, says we need to do more to be proactive about our brain health, the same way we go to the gym for our physical health. She’s sharing lessons learned from a living lab designed as a workplace for brain health. (<a href="https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/creating-a-brain-healthy-workplace-with-upali-nanda-transcript/">Read transcript</a>) (Find in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-better/id1179584196" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6eVSfCrgudrfUlQeK2iKV6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen)

Why do we work? The answer might surprise you. Professor and author Barry Schwartz says it’s not just about a paycheck. In fact, he argues the way society thinks about work is broken. His research uncovers why people are unsatisfied and what factors can make us happier at work. (<a href="https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/is-our-attitude-about-work-broken-with-barry-schwartz-transcript/">Read transcript</a>) (Find in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-better/id1179584196" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6eVSfCrgudrfUlQeK2iKV6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen)

Marcel Wanders Zio coffee tables bring a touch of playful elegance to your afternoons while enjoying a quick coffee on a busy day. Their rounded silhouette and sharp looks come in two sizes, so that you can find the right fit for any space!

The Knitty Lounge Chair by Nika Zupanc. A unique combination of scale and softness, this larger-than-life lounge chair is a real conversation piece. An eye-catcher made with extra-large ‘yarn’ that resemble giant ship ropes.

A floor lamp that diffuses light in all directions, lighting up every dark corner. The Random Floor Lamp II holds the same simplicity and lightness as the rest of its family members. Beautifully transparent and ‘light’.

An elegant, bright, lighthearted bubble is dressed in a fine web of white thread that shines and glimmers in the light.

An elegant, bright, lighthearted bubble is dressed in a fine web of white thread that shines and glimmers in the light.

Designing workplaces that nurture people and foster moments of delight and joy requires an intentional effort to truly understand what leads to wellbeing. Gyms and healthy food at work are great benefits and part of the equation, but wellbeing runs deeper than that. New research out of the Wellbeing Research Centre indicates interventions in the work experience itself can make the biggest difference.

New research, insights and designs to create workplaces that help people feel good.​​

Uptake lockers are a dedicated personal storage solution giving everyone a sense of place in an open plan or shared environment.