Individual settings
Explore how a workplace designed with consideration for the wellbeing of each individual can help people relax, contemplate their next steps, and focus without distraction.
Private office
These settings are fully enclosed rooms—often "owned" by a single individual—designed primarily for distraction-free focus while also equipped to host private conversations.
Featured products
The Geiger Taper Chair provides optimum ergonomic support for individual work.
With its Knoll Grasshopper Table, Saarinen Executive Chairs and Saarinen Tulip Stools, allow the same typical private office to support sensitive conversations or quick team huddles.
Strategies behind this setting
For Wellbeing
Because each private office is an "owned" setting, its design can consider the specific needs of the individual who will use it when choices about furnishings and tools are made on their behalf.
For Connection
Beyond providing a space to focus for the individual who uses this setting, a private office often hosts face-to-face conversations that allow people to read each other's expressions and body language.
For Change
By supporting different work activities within one setting—including hybrid meetings and individually focused work—this setting eases the transition between the activities that make up an individual's workday.
Study hall
People have different needs for focus and concentration. This large setting serves individuals who crave an "alone together" experience where they can engage in deep, productive work while staying connected to their broader organisation.
Featured products
NaughtOne Pullman Chairs provide a sense of privacy as well as comfort.
Muuto Linear System Series offers a communal, heads-down workspace.
Muuto Linear Mounted Lamps and Asari Chairs by Herman Miller support a range of user control.
Strategies behind this setting
For Wellbeing
Individuals can find relief from the sensory signals that can feel overwhelming in other environments. The choice of solo work points—with access to natural light and scenic views—cultivates a state of mind conducive to individual work.
For Connection
People who use this space are drawn to it because they want to feel connected with one another. It is not necessarily owned by a group or team, but it satisfies individuals' desire to be together even while working independently.
For Change
By giving people control over their environment, this setting helps them adapt to change. Choice and control over lighting, posture and work tools supports a wide range of user preferences.
Explore more settings
Discover the insights and planning strategies behind other Design with Impact settings.
Community settings
Spaces that strengthen community by enabling socialisation and assembly
Group settings
Spaces designed to help teams connect, communicate, or collaborate
Settings overview
Our full range of settings designed to support social interaction at every level