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NeoCon 2025 spotlighted six key trends shaping the future of workplace design. From soft curves and earthy tones to smart layouts and acoustic features, designers are rethinking what office spaces should feel like. Explore our Product Development team’s highlights, and how Buro’s ergonomic chairs support the shift toward comfort, flexibility, and home-inspired design.

Nature-inspired colour palettes are everywhere right now: tech, fashion, and in the workplace, too. In this Q&A, we speak to Lily Ng from premium New Zealand wool carpet company, Bremworth, about commercial colour trends of 2025, and how concepts like resimercial workspaces, biophilic design, and colour psychology are leading to smarter, more inclusive work environments.

The workplace is changing. In this follow-up to our hybrid work series, we ask workplace design experts Gillian Brookes and Harry Healy what’s coming next. Here’s their take on how smarter strategies, flexible design, and thoughtful furniture choices can help workplaces stay connected, productive, and future-ready.

Manual or automatic: Did you know your driving style says a lot about the office chair that’s right for you? Whether you're driving preference is to be a hands-on manual type or an easygoing auto cruiser, office chair mechanisms offer similar choices. Learn the key differences between three lever vs synchro chair mechanisms, and how to choose the best fit for your posture, comfort, and workflow.

Hybrid work isn’t just about splitting time between home and the office. It’s a strategic blend of design, behaviour, and coordination. We spoke to flexible work strategist Gillian Brookes and co-working space designer Harry Healy about creating hybrid workplaces that support connection, wellbeing, and meaningful, productive work.

Office perks are nice, but true workplace wellbeing is about designing a space that supports your people everyday. From ergonomic furniture to smart layouts and mental health culture, this blog explores how to create a workspace where your team feels good, stays engaged, and brings their best selves to work, even on a Friday.