March 2026
Why your office feels exhausting before lunch
It's not you. It's the fluorescent lights doing something to your nervous system that most people don't notice until it's too late.
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Research, observations, and the occasional strong opinion about how spaces shape us.
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I write about how spaces shape us, the science, the details, the things nobody tells you about your workspace. Straight to your inbox, no fluff.
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The open floor plan isn't broken. It's just designed for the wrong people.
1 in 5 people on your team experiences sound fundamentally differently. Here's what that means for your workspace.
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Three things you can change today (without asking permission)
Small changes that make an immediate difference to how your workspace affects your focus, energy, and mood.
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What environmental psychology actually tells us about workspace design
The research exists. It's just buried in academic papers that nobody in design is reading.
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The colour of your walls is doing something to you
Whether you chose it deliberately or not, your spatial environment is shaping your mood every single day.
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Neuro-inclusive design isn't a trend. It's overdue.
Why designing for the average person means your space works well for almost no one.
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