For many offices, the lunch break begins not with food, but with a question: “Where should we eat?” What follows is a familiar routine, group chats light up, food delivery apps are opened, and colleagues respond with the classic non-answer: “I’m okay anywhere.” Some people remain loyal to their regular food stall or café, while…
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We’ve all seen those picture-perfect office desk setups on social media—the pristine keyboard, matching accessories, and not a single cable in sight. But how realistic is this ideal? A lot of us have tried to create that dream workspace, thinking it’ll magically boost our productivity and wellbeing. But more often than not, we end up…
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Today’s workplaces are filled with technology, and let’s be honest, sometimes it feels like there’s a new “game-changing” app popping up every other week. With so many tools promising to make work easier, it’s no wonder employees and managers alike can feel a little overwhelmed. Office workers need surprisingly simple technology: reliable communication tools, desk…
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Have you ever stopped to think about what makes a great leader? Is it their title, their experience, or something more intangible? At Dare Design, we believe that leadership is about more than just achieving success – it’s about creating a culture that empowers everyone to thrive. Our company’s co-founders are a shining example of…
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New year, new vibes! As the world welcomes the Year of the Snake, it’s time to shake off the old and make way for the new. The workplace is buzzing with energy as teams prepare to tackle new challenges and seize fresh opportunities. As we shed our old skin (or in this case, our old…
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Have you ever noticed how in many European offices, everyone vies for the coveted desk near the window — while in some parts of Asia, employees don’t necessarily share that enthusiasm? It turns out there’s a fascinating cultural backstory. Let’s unpack the historical and cultural reasons behind this surprising difference. The Curious Contrast A bright,…
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When Covid hit, everyone was forced to work from home. I must admit that sometimes I find myself struggling to stay focused and productive within the confines of my home as I’m used to social interaction. Humans after all, are social creatures and the lack of human contact has been proven to be detrimental to…
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If you look at the statistics coming out of the US it is well documented that in the current economic climate, neither increasing productivity nor decreasing cost delivers increased profits. Unfortunately, the productivity equation that worked so well in the industrial era is no longer applicable. Since 1965 in the US across all industries, productivity…
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I have spent most of my career working in the field of workspace design and for most of that career the major objective for most projects I have worked on one way, or another was to create greater efficiency. Whether it is greater space efficiency, operational efficiency or even energy/resource efficiency. Efficiency was a 20th…
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As we have recently undertaken a rebranding exercise which too many people to mention contributed to. The great moment of realization came when one of our former clients said that we are #NOTFOREVERYONE she was absolutely right. We work best with clients who are happy to embrace change and the future, willing to experiment and…
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