Herman Miller’s latest introduction, the Bay Work Pod, is an ergonomic solution ideal for the modern workplace. The product was designed with inclusivity in mind to ensure a positive experience for users in a range of corporate environments. “Bay Work Pod is meant to complement the open office, whether it’s for focused solo work that feels like a refuge, or a video call that puts you in your best light,” says Noah Schwarz, vice president of product design for Herman Miller.
The pod’s interior features are particularly optimized for the teleconferencing that happens every day. Key elements like background color and illumination are optimized to flatter all skin tones and clothing while on camera.
Other facets prioritize employee comfort, which can be a challenge in a smaller, enclosed space. A skylight opens up the pod, allowing illumination to enter while still giving an individual the necessary privacy. Some phone booths can feel stifling, and so a discrete fan provides air circulation to keep the pod at just the right room temperature.
All too often a worker has to sit atop a stool or bench that is not suitable for a phone booth, leaving a person stiff after a 30-minute meeting. Available in two sizes, both options of the Bay Work Pod can be paired with furnishings that support seated or standing postures. There is ample space for ergonomic selections, including the full portfolio of Herman Miller performance seating and task chairs.
The design team also considered people of different abilities when they envisioned the Bay Work Pod. The larger Pro version is ADA accessible, with a wider footprint and space to maneuver in a wheelchair. It sits at floor level with no threshold, removing any further barrier. Even the exterior of the booth boosts performance, yet is not short on style. Rounded corners and panels of corrugated Hush fabric not only help reduce noise, but the softer look is welcome in sterile office settings. Composed of polyester and viscose, this PVC-free material is available in a range of colors from gray shades to a dark green, and a red hue called Canyon.
Frosted glass door and ceilings options give users another layer of screening when they need to concentrate, and want to minimize distractions. A conveniently located access panel for routing power is included in all configurations, plus monitor arms and bag hooks can be added for extra utility – which makes a day at the office a little bit easier for everyone.
For more information on the Bay Work pod, visit hermanmiller.com.
Photography courtesy of Herman Miller.
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