It’s easy to write a mission statement. It’s even easier to create a set of brand values. Many businesses do this every day and call it a “workplace culture”. But what good is a value system if there isn’t anything in place to enact1 it？ That’s where effective design can help.

起草一份企业使命宣言很容易，创建一套品牌价值观更容易。很多公司每天都在这么做，并称之为“职场文化”。但如果没有具体的执行方案，这个价值体系又有什么意义呢？对此，有效的设计可助一臂之力。

Design plays a pivotal2 role in shaping workplace culture by creating physical environments that reflect and reinforce organisational values and goals. Thoughtfully designed office spaces can facilitate communication， encourage collaboration， and inspire creativity， ultimately enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction. By incorporating design elements that prioritise comfort， flexibility， and wellness， businesses can cultivate a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that drives success.

办公空间设计可营造反映并强化企业价值观和发展目标的物理环境，由此在职场文化构建中扮演着核心角色。精心规划的办公空间能够促进交流、促成协作并激发创造力，最终提升员工的参与度和满意度。通过融入舒适、灵活和健康理念的设计元素，企业能够构建充满活力且具有包容性的职场文化，从而推动企业走向成功。

Improve workplace culture through design

通过设计改善职场文化

Open and collaborative spaces

开放式协作空间

Open-plan layouts and communal3 areas promote spontaneous interactions and facilitate a culture of collaboration across teams. Through flexible furniture arrangements and breakout zones， individuals are encouraged to share ideas no matter their rank or hierarchy4.

开放式布局与区域共享的设计可以促进自发的互动交流，有助于形成跨团队协作的文化氛围。通过灵活安置办公家具与设置休息区，鼓励每个人——无论职级高低——畅所欲言。

Outside of facilitating easier communication， open-plan offices are more cost-effective to run. Fewer private spaces mean that other commodities （e.g. lighting and plumbing） do not need to run throughout the entire fitout5.

开放式办公空间不仅能让沟通更便捷，还能降低运营成本。由于减少了独立隔间，配套设施（如照明和管道）的覆盖需求也随之降低。

Add a splash of colour

色彩点缀

Another thing to consider when designing an office space for a better work mentality is colour. Colour can have a huge impact on how we work and how we feel， impacting us on an almost subconscious level. It’s the reason why so many companies use blue as a way to instil brand trust. When designing an office， consider how your team works. Are they talkative？ Introspective6？ Focused？ Experiment with colour psychology in different parts of your office and observe how your team interacts in these spaces.

在设计办公空间以改善工作心态时，色彩是需要考量的另一关键要素。颜色会对员工的工作方式和情绪状态产生潜移默化的巨大影响——这正是许多企业选择蓝色建立品牌信任感的原因。设计办公空间时须考虑团队的工作特点：成员们乐于集体讨论、独自思考还是专注执行？可以根据色彩心理学在不同的办公区域尝试不同的方案，观察团队在这些区域的互动情况。

Purpose built rooms & spaces

专用工作室和功能空间

A new way of looking at the workplace is “activity-based” working， which has seen a lot of growth over recent years. Instead of individuals having their own set space to work in， different tasks are done in different areas. This could be a design room， a room for writing， a room for conversation， and a room for meetings. The opportunities are endless and can be customised to suit your business.

近年来，一种新的理念发展迅猛，即把办公场所看作“基于活动”的移动空间。