The best tips for your workplace design

August 20, 2025

New Work offices are just as unique as the teams that work in them – well, at least that’s how it should be. The reality, however, is that an office’s design is often not very suitable nor adjustable to meet the changing needs of New Work teams. Yet this adaptability is essential – if the office is to be a place where work can be carried out productively, creatively and collaboratively. The workspace provider Unicorn Workspaces has taken this into account and therefore offers in its own proprietary webshop a vast amount of options for customizing the workspace to respond to a team’s individual needs even better. It takes just a few clicks to have what the team desires speedily delivered directly to their office. So what’s really necessary to have in an office – and which extras can improve the everyday New Work flow?

Digital benefits: the right technical equipment

A laptop and charger – is that all that’s needed? To really work productively in a New Work office, it’s essential to have the appropriate technical equipment. For example, having two monitors available means you can multitask with fewer mouse clicks for more efficient and focused work. That’s a great advantage which employees working from home are often missing – and in itself an incentive to come to the office. For teams who frequently give presentations, it’s handy to have a projector and screen on hand. Booking a meeting room equipped with these items will no longer be necessary, and the team can also give their presentations more spontaneously. Other tools, such as whiteboards, flipcharts and facilitator’s toolboxes will help document ideas and the discussions and developments that evolve from them. Flatscreens in the workplace that display company figures or business dashboards can also help keep employees aware of the latest developments in their organization. Options such as a static IP address or a VPN can also be beneficial for New Work enterprises with more particular IT requirements. All of these items – as well as other options worth looking into – are available to the users of Unicorn Workspaces through the webshop.

Pods bring peace and quiet to the New Work space

In New Work, the daily routine often involves being on a lot of calls: the first one in Zoom at 9 am, then a quick call with the investors at 11.15, then the weekly online team meeting at 3 pm, and after that, one last call right before the end of the working day. Most of our colleagues have a similar schedule, so it can, of course, get pretty loud in the office. The ability to concentrate suffers and after a while, it gets really frustrating. Unicorn offers two handy solutions to keep the noise level down: telephone booths (call pods) and acoustic partitions. These items ensure peace and productivity for everyone at the workspace.

The inviting space: feeling good at the office

What makes an office a really good office? One of the most important factors is that the office imparts a sense of well-being. A workspace that teams enjoy spending time at not only enhances productivity but also the team’s satisfaction. At Unicorn Workspaces, users can order extras quickly and easily. For instance, having an air conditioner or fan can help everyone keep their cool on warm days. A refrigerator puts snacks and drinks in reaching distance, adjustable height desks helps prevent back pain and even avoid slipped discs. The feel-good factor is also enhanced through aesthetics: art on the walls, plants throughout the space, a stylish rug or cozy pieces of furniture such as a coffee table or a lounge chair. These items lend the office a distinct, personalized touch which is also motivating for the team. Many of the items mentioned can also be found in Unicorn’s webshop.

More New Work, less organizational stress

No one wants to start their day tackling organizational problems – dealing with a lost key or not enough parking space can quickly make for a miserable morning. Yet such problems can be avoided - and by using simple solutions, they will never have to be dealt with again. Unicorn Workspaces allows for secure, yet simple access to the office via an app. Parking spaces can also be easily reserved through the webshop. Practical organization ensures that the working day starts off without stress and with more motivation.

New Work & the optimal office design for productivity

A well-designed and equipped office is more than a mere workplace – it’s a place which promotes creativity, productivity and team spirit. With the appropriate equipment, a carefully thought out feel-good concept and practical organizational solutions, the every day office life in a New Work environment can be significantly improved. Taking care of the individual needs of the team should have priority. Unicorn Workspaces shows how easy it is to make sure teams get what they need – with an extensive webshop offering solutions that are practical as well as motivating and inspiring. Because an office which can adapt to changes in the working world will not simply be a place to work, but rather, a place where teams want to work. Teams are about variety, and so are the solutions – whether they’re technical upgrades, aesthetic elements, or organizational aids. Perhaps it’s time to reconsider and redesign your workspace for more productivity!