Beyond the coffee corner

Workplace design and social well-being

Doctoral thesis (2023)

Authors

S.E. Colenberg Design Conceptualization and Communication - IDE
Research Group
Design Conceptualization and Communication (IDE) (TU Delft)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4233/uuid:51968bff-1313-437f-8e36-0966cf6b19e0
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Published Date

2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Department

Human-Centered Design

Research Group

Design Conceptualization and Communication

Abstract

Positive social interactions and feeling connected with people around us are fundamental human needs and crucial to our well-being. This dissertation explores how interior office design could foster workers’ social well-being. The research indicates that to enhance social interactions and a sense of belonging, factors like atmosphere, diversity, and privacy may be more important than a fancy coffee corner.