Leading workspace designers reimagined the future of the office during the design workshop hosted by Herman Miller’s regional office. The OE1 Workspace Collection is now on display and in use at Herman Miller’s showroom in Dubai’s Marina Plaza.
“Designing for the Future with OE1” event first saw dealers, top interior designers, and clients across the Middle East connect virtually with designers Sam Hecht and Kim Colin of London-based Industrial Facility who shared the design story behind the new collection.
“OE1 offers choice, is flexible, and can adapt so that individuals (not just organizations) get to experience these qualities directly.” says Kim Colin. “Our challenge was to invent something completely new while also making it recognizably useful. OE1 is designed so that everything is having a conversation with each other, and the conversation is healthy.”
During the workshop, participating designers worked together to create a flexible workspace, which allows two teams to work on different tasks within the same space. The OE1 Collection comprises of mobile tables and trolleys, movable walls, and height-adjustable workstations, allowing employees to easily move and recreate their work environment.
In addition to putting the OE1 collection to the test, participating designers also commented on their current projects in the region and how their clients are preparing for the future of work.
