When we think about what to hang on the wall of our office or workspace, we automatically think of art to hang… art in frames. We may be thinking of a landscape painting that brings in the colors of the room, something bright and relaxing. Or perhaps it’s a painting or photo that relates to our business, like the cute puppy photos that hang in veterinary waiting rooms.
But the faces of our workplaces are changing. And these framed art pieces are often antiquated and harken back to a very different office environment than the one we’re all collectively trying to evolve into.
Designing in the work environment is a relatively modern idea. Before these new ideas began to surface, most office environments looked the same, more or less: desks, copiers, chairs, white walls, maybe cubicles. Now, we’re specifically designing offices to improve the worker’s experience. Our work environment can greatly influence how we feel about our jobs. Because of this, it's important that the employer fosters a positive atmosphere and encourages employees consistently. When they have a positive work environment, it can improve their happiness, increase productivity and motivate them.
Positive work environments include the following characteristics:
- Productive atmosphere
- Open and honest communication
- Compassionate team members
- Positive reinforcement
- Growth opportunities
- Positive thinking
- Good work-life balance
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Our office interiors can positively impact several of these key characteristics. Recent studies have shown that there is more to consider for office interior design than maximum efficiency of space. It is the small details that benefit a workspace the most.
Wall graphics and window graphics largely contribute to effective office interior design. Sub varieties include wall decals, magnetic graphics, glass graphics and privacy film, dimensional lettering, decorative graphics, and promotional or inspirational wording and images. Although wall and window graphics seem insignificant to office interior design, studies have proven otherwise. Interior graphics substantially influence a business and its employees, customers, and company brand.
There are six key benefits to interior wall and window graphics that help forward the business.
- They Create a Better Work Environment. Graphics with bright colors and engaging visuals create an upbeat, positive atmosphere. Inspirational quotes and images on the walls generate ingenuity and productivity in the work environment.
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- They Encourage Creativity. They help employees feel more connected to their company by seeing samples of their company’s products or work. This, in turn, promotes creative thinking. When encouraged to think creatively, employees are more likely to offer new solutions to problems and to participate in innovation. This establishes a stronger sense of accomplishment, improving morale.
- They Endorse Company Values. In order to keep employees aligned with the company’s values, It’s critically important that the company stays true to its brand. Wall graphics with your company’s mission statement serve as a constant reminder to employees about what they should strive to achieve every day. Promotional images are a visual representation of the company’s brand value.
- They Create an Established, Professional Appearance. Smaller companies can appear to be larger or more established firms by using their brand throughout their business. The more consistently the messaging of the brand is used, the more credibility, familiarity and trust is instilled.
- They are Flexible Decor. Wall and window graphics can be changed frequently without causing damage to any structure or incurring significant cost. Value statements can become cliché, products get updated, and brand messages need to be refreshed. Occasional changes send the message that the company is continuing to move forward.
- They Help Promote Business… Internally. Marketing is all about telling your story. While most companies do well at promoting their message to external customers, they often fall short when it comes to their internal customers. Office graphics are a great way to engage your employees and office visitors so that they know what you do and feel a part of the process.
Incorporating wall graphics and window graphics into office interior design is nothing but beneficial to a business. It is odd to think that something so often overlooked can have such an impact, but it does. Being affordable, flexible, and capable of upholding the unique values of every company makes wall graphics and window graphics the most favorable choice for office interior design.
Partner with a graphic designer at FASTSIGNS to help develop motivational interior graphics for your employees that fundamentally improve their workplace and help to move your business forward.
