My experience in workplace design, both through direct involvement and observing industry peers, underscores the value successful firms place on art in their environments, often employing art curators to enhance this aspect.

Here are some of the reasons why industry leaders tell me that they have integrated art into workplace design:

• 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬:  Art effectively communicates an organization’s brand and values, aligning the work environment with the company’s ethos. At times, it also conveys a deeper story about the evolution of the business.
• 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Art acts as a focal point for socializing and collaboration, fostering team communication and idea sharing.
• 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬: They feel that the presence of art in the workplace boosts morale and productivity, invigorating the work atmosphere.
• 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Exposure to art stimulates innovative thinking and problem-solving, key to driving business forward. 

 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 

• 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞:Choose art that resonates with your company’s mission and values, creating a cohesive and inspiring environment. This above all else must be an important consideration.
• 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬: Establish areas dedicated to art that encourage interaction, fostering a collaborative spirit. Some also see it as a part of attracting new talent to the workplace.
• 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬: Use a variety of art forms to stimulate diverse perspectives and maintain high levels of engagement.
• 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Involve your team in the art selection process to strengthen their connection to the workspace and boost morale. This can help them connect with the brand more deeply.

Do you feel that Integrating art into workplace design enhances the company message and invigorates the workplace?