March 23, 2020

Make the Best of Working from Home with 12 New Products

While COVID-19 has forced many across the globe to bring the office home, good design can help ease the transition.

By: Jaxson Stone

Kuru, Ceramic Bowl, Light Grey, 370x75mm, £115 (2) — According to Philippe Malouin, his Kuru collection of cast handmade ceramic bowls serve as a place “where you can empty your pockets.” As both a display and an organizational tool, it can also provide much-needed space for storing valuable desktop objects. IITTALA

In the wake of a global pandemic, an unprecedented number of us have adjusted to taking the office home. While working remotely may be new to many (and social distancing new to most), good design can make this strange arrangement feel less awkward, and contribute to an environment that soothes moods and fosters wellbeing.

Whether it is a chair that feels comforting in a tense moment, an anthropomorphic vase reminding you to smile, or multipurpose furnishings that allow you to adapt your bedroom into a workplace—objects can help ease stress in such uncertain times.

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