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For most of us, a typical workday involves jumping from task to task, often switching gears from group work to solo focus. In order to support these different moments and provide people and teams with the privacy they need, designers suggest offering a range of private office spaces<\/a> that people can select from based on their needs. Is there an easy way to offer people choice and control without the disruption of traditional construction?<\/p>\n

Cue: privacy pods<\/a>. With sleek designs and small footprints, these stand-alone spaces can offer an escape and a place where you won\u2019t disrupt your work neighbors. (Quiz: Find the Pod That’s Right for You<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s examine four things to think about when adding pods to your workplace.<\/p>\n

1. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION<\/strong>
\nIf you brought in a plate of muffins for your team, you\u2019d probably place it somewhere in the middle of the office, so it was easy for everyone to take one, right? Well, the same can be said for pods. By placing them in centrally located places within your workspace, it\u2019s easier for people to pop in and use them, and it\u2019s so much simpler to see if they\u2019re occupied.<\/p>\n

No more craning your neck to see if that one conference room is open or doing laps around the building to find a place to take a quick phone call. With pods front and center, you can slip in for a few moments of silence without having to step too far away from your team.<\/p>\n

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Accommodate a variety of user needs by providing a range of pod sizes, including phone booths for private conversations and larger pods that give smaller groups comfortable conference seating<\/a> to collaborate without interruption.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. POD SQUAD<\/strong>
\nIn the world of pods, one size does not fit all. Especially since each workday calls for many different work modes, from quiet focus to group collaboration. By providing a range of pods in various sizes, you can accommodate a variety of user needs, including phone booths for private conversations and larger pods that give everyone in the group a comfortable seat to collaborate without interruption.<\/p>\n

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Orangebox pods<\/a> are reconfigurable, modular rooms that can act as a freestanding meeting room, private space, phone booth or touchdown room. High quality glass and soft acoustic paneling delivers a refined aesthetic and a high level of privacy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. BALANCING ACT<\/strong>
\nPicture it: you\u2019re trying to collaborate with a colleague, in a sea of silence. You don\u2019t want to disrupt your hyper-focused neighbors, but it\u2019s also really hard to be creative when you\u2019re whispering and don\u2019t have whiteboards<\/a> or other helpful collaboration tools on hand.<\/p>\n

Many offices today are seeking to promote creativity and collaboration while still providing places for focus and privacy<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re in a pinch for a little peace and quiet or you need a place where your group can speak freely without disrupting your neighbors, pods can help to create an ecosystem of spaces\u2014some that support private moments and others that support collaboration.<\/p>\n

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Interchangeable panels allow you to refresh Orangebox pod walls at will, swapping, changing and refreshing colors and fabrics for a new aesthetic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. MAKE IT PERSONAL<\/strong>
\nOne easy way to enhance your workspace<\/a> is to give your pods a little personality. For starters, you can select the furniture that will be placed inside, depending on what you want the pod to support\u2014rejuvenation, focus or group work.<\/p>\n

Also, you can choose from a myriad of surface materials, including woodgrain or laminate finishes, customizable films, markerboards and acoustic panels for added privacy. This way, your pods can either stand out or beautifully blend in with your office decor.<\/p>\n

Discover which pod is right for you. Visit Orangebox\u00a0<\/a>and IRYS for more information.<\/p>\n

\"IRYS
With the IRYS Pod, there are two spaces in one. You have a front porch underneath the canopy, and then there\u2019s a space inside the pod, too, with access to markerboards or technology if needed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Find the Right Pod for You<\/h3>\n

Answer a few quick questions to find out which pod best suits your needs.<\/p>\n

TAKE THE QUIZ<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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