Too often, design decisions are made from a top-down perspective, assuming a universal “ideal colleague” who rarely exists. What senior management needs from a workplace may not reflect the needs of the wider organisation. True inclusion requires a shift: from designing for our colleagues to designing with them. So, how do we embed inclusion into our projects to achieve the objective of creating a genuine sense of belonging within a new workplace? When physical space is designed to...

We often talk about workplaces being "fit for purpose", but what does that actually mean? For me, it's when workplaces are designed with DEIB in mind. Allowing every single person to feel they belong, can thrive, and contribute their best work - their purpose. Whilst diversity helps us identify needs and equity levels the playing field, inclusion and belonging ensure that everyone feels welcome and accepted. This ‘ I ’ and ‘ B ’ is pivotal for all when it comes to the physical workplace and...