Check out our monthly themes for 2018 and what you need to know before you share your idea.
OCTOBER 2018
Beyond the Corporate Office
What offices can learn from other industries.
NOVEMBER 2018
The Global Workplace & Modern Trends
Insights from workplace industry experts from around the world.
DECEMBER 2018
2019 Workplace Forecast
Our forecast of emerging themes and trends for 2019.
JANUARY 2019
Health & Wellness
A healthy workplace is an expectation for today’s workers. How are companies implementing both policies and places to promote employee well-being?
FEBRUARY 2019
Emerging Talent
Who are the industry leaders of tomorrow? How are firms developing talent pools to take the lead on what’s next? We will chat with up-and-coming designers to learn about their thoughts on the future of design.
MARCH 2019
‘Measurement Madness’
Everyone wants measurable results and data, but it can still be a challenge to quantify many aspects of workspace design. Utilization and physical conditions can be measured, but the softer side of user experience and emotional response to space is harder to track. Let’s explore how industry-wide (A&D, CRE, FM) are finding ways to use data to inform better design solutions.
APRIL 2019
Sustainability
Sustainability in the era of the climate change debate is a hot topic (no pun intended). As designers, builders, and occupiers – what can we do to encourage the best use of our natural resources and responsible design practices?
MAY 2019
TBD
JUNE 2019
TBD
JULY 2019
TBD
AUGUST 2019
TBD
SEPTEMBER 2019
TBD
NOVEMBER 2019
TBD
DECEMBER 2019
2020 Trends Forecast
Our forecast of emerging themes and trends for 2020.
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JANUARY 2018
Workplace Wellness & Wellbeing
How design can impact the mental and physical health of the workplace.
ActiveCampaign’s Employee-Centric HQ in Chicago
How Can Workplace Design Improve Our Emotional Safety?
Putting the 4 P’s to Work for Good Mental Health
The Dollars and Sense of Well-Being
Wellness Programs Average a 6:1 ROI
Evidence Transcends Trend in Workplace Well-Being
FEBRUARY 2018
Creature Comforts
Trends in ‘Resimercial’ and other Interior Design Must-Haves.
Addressing Workplace Needs Through Trends & Tech
West Elm Workspace’s Retail Advantage
MARCH 2018
Big Data & Must Have Technology
What you should be gathering, how to get it, and what it means.
Data and Design: Finding the Strategic Needle in an Overwhelming Haystack
1 Survey Underwriter Available
8 Sponsored Product Profiles Available
APRIL 2018
Help Wanted: Emerging & Evolving Job Roles
With technological advances integrating into offices comes a need for new roles & new skills.
MAY 2018
How to Bring Your Whole Self to Work
What amenities and other resources are employers considering that will influence the design of new workplaces?
We constantly hear that companies want to provide a workplace that is designed with consideration of the entire employee experience. Today, people are leveraging the expertise of HR and UX professionals to weigh-in on the planning and design process in order to support the engaged, productive employee.
JUNE 2018
Countdown to NeoCon & the WDM Readers Choice
An overview of new debuts and reader favorites from NeoCon 2018.
20 sponsored Product Profiles available in the Countdown
JULY 2018
Differentiators in People-Centric Designs
Workplaces need to work for people in order for them to do good work. We want to explore the key elements and the critical factors in creating successful workplaces.
AUGUST 2018
Dream Team of Emerging Thought Leaders
How Millennials are preparing for iGen and what we need to know now.
As we progress with our new “Emerging Talent” series, we plan to bring together a group for a spirited round table discussion on the “what’s next of what’s next” from the POV of a new generation as they advance their careers of helping shape the places we work.
SEPTEMBER 2018
Productive Playgrounds
Profiles, case studies, and more of offices with staggering productivity stats.
4 sponsored Project Profiles available.
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