Office Romance: The Workplace Design Revolution

From boosting productivity to fostering creative collaboration, the best new workspaces prove that good design is good business. Whether it’s a coworking space attracting discerning solopreneurs and startups or large companies competing for talent, office design is a fast-growing, fascinating frontier of the industry. In this productivity-hacking talk, we’ll hear from top workplace strategists and designers who will share new ways to think about the way we work and live. You’ll be surprised at the established notions that are being challenged.

Itinerary:
Reception: 6 – 6:30pm
Panel: 6:30-7:30pm
Networking: 7:30 – 8pm

Panelists:
David Nicolay, designer (IDIBC, ARIDO) and founder, Evoke International Design, Vancouver
Florence Langenegger, architect, ZGF Architects, Vancouver
Janay Koldingnes, interior designer, DIALOG, Vancouver
Dr. Jen Petersen, workplace strategist, NBBJ, Seattle
Zach Matheson, Pacific Northwest sales, Design Within Reach Contract, Portland

Plus, enjoy wine provided by Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country.

More about Design Minds:
Design Minds is a platform for dynamic discourse with the Pacific Northwest’s top design talent. Presented as panel discussions, debates, and interviews moderated by GRAY editors, each event in this series will kick off with a cocktail hour followed by frank and inspiring conversations on a variety of essential design topics. Design Minds is sponsored by LIXIL Canada Brands (American Standard, DXV and GROHE), Kabuni, and Paxson Fay.
(Photo: DHX Media, Vancouver, Evoke International Design, Janis Nicolay Photography).