Most Important Workplace Technologies in 2021
Staying connected with our team has never been more important. The technologies that aid us in working successfully are here to stay. With the workplace constantly evolving and the workforce continuing to utilize and master the adoption of new software and tools, the year ahead is full of creative strategies and new possibilities for our entire team. Our team of workplace experts share their thoughts on key areas that will be a strategic component in the workplace looking ahead in 2021.
Staying Connected With Important Workplace Technologies
Being able to stay connected to your team and your client’s has never been more important. Using technology to make this happen was an overnight solution in 2020. Continuing to ask questions and see clients helps understand the goals and sets everyone up for success in the execution of your project.
“I believe “Zoom” and “Teams” will be very important in 2021. There will be more and more video meetings and possibly less and less travel throughout 2021. We will still need to include the human contact and talk to client’s eye to eye. This is a powerful connection that helps us all understand each other better and allows us to do our best work.”
Collaborating In New Way
Collaborating through the 2020 looked very different to many of us. Teams became proficient in video conferencing and ways to stay connected, creative and collaborate together. Looking forward into the future shows this trend is still going to be a major part of our work culture.
“Live Design will our creative Design Team will play a big role in 2021 for our clients and our team. It has given us an opportunity to share ideas, collaborate and showcase our creative talents with our clients.”
The Future of Sensor Technology
Smart sensors can now track our health and wellness, enable autonomous cars, and monitor machines. Advancements in sensor tech have a significant place in post-pandemic workplace design. Not only are they an effective solution for unassigned and free-address plans, but they can also be used to track space utilization, cleaning and visitors. Learn more about sensor technology here.
“Sensor technology, way-finding, digital signage, room and seat reservation software, wireless power and cloud solutions will all be front and center in the post-pandemic workplace.”
Design Renderings Tell the Creative Story
Design Renderings allow a designer to create two and three-dimensional images with the main goal of showcasing all attributes that should be included in the final design. Since we live in a digital age providing valuable and useful insight design allows to think through all the necessary details and functions of the space.
Providing an opportunity for each team member to contribute and get an insight into what the end result will look like helps make the clients dream become reality.
“I believe that rendering tools and virtual showroom tours will be more important as we move forward this year. Many clients are currently given more renderings in order to visualize their space, since they were not able to visit showrooms in person as often.”
