{"id":6746,"date":"2020-09-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.estel.com\/here-is-how-office-design-can-make-us-happier-and-more-productive\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T16:08:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T15:08:56","slug":"here-is-how-office-design-can-make-us-happier-and-more-productive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.estel.com\/en\/here-is-how-office-design-can-make-us-happier-and-more-productive\/","title":{"rendered":"Here is how office design can make us happier (and more productive)"},"content":{"rendered":"

All of us have experienced at least once in our life how places affect our mood.<\/strong> Such subjective experiences are supported by solid scientific foundations. Indeed, extensive research has shown that shapes, colors and materials can contribute to generate positive emotions and a sense of well-being.<\/p>\n

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These are elements to consider when designing a workplace. Mood and well-being, in fact, also influence the quality of work.<\/strong> These are topics to which companies are paying increasing attention, especially amidst the current Covid-19 pandemic<\/a>, and which are in line with our idea of Italian Smart Office<\/a>, from the design of individual elements to the organization of spaces.<\/p>\n

Happiness and productivity<\/h2>\n

The correlation between mood and work performance is scientifically proven. A research team from Warwick University <\/a>\u00a0has quantified that happy people are 12% more productive<\/strong> than their morose colleagues. Low levels of happiness, on the other hand, are systematically associated with lower returns. But that\u2019s not the only advantage. A work context that generates positive emotions also improves workers\u2019 engagement and loyalty<\/strong>, with obvious benefits for organizations.<\/p>\n

Design and emotions<\/h2>\n

How can design help engender positive emotions? Here are some elements to consider when designing a large open space such as a home office<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The importance of curves<\/h3>\n

Many experiments<\/a> have shown how people instinctively associate positive emotions with curved lines<\/strong>. The reason is neuropsychological. Indeed, looking at corners involves a greater activation of the amygdala: a region of the brain related to emotions such as fear and anxiety. Therefore, even in the design of a workplace, it is good to opt for rounded objects and configurations<\/strong> to help generate a sense of well-being in people.<\/p>\n

The influence of color<\/h3>\n

The colors of an environment influence our perceptions. Comparative studies<\/a> support this conclusion, which can also be useful to companies in the design of a work environment that positively affects<\/strong> people\u2019s emotional state.<\/p>\n