A hushPhone trial period: 3 months, 3 different setups

A hushPhone trial period – tl;dr

• At the entrance or in the corridor, hushPhone can help utilise the underused space to its full potential. In this location, it serves as a high-quality phone call cabin ideal for handling personal, sensitive or confidential calls.

• Located next to a benching desk, hushPhone functions as a creativity hub, providing the silent environment employees need for the “synthesis” stage of generating ideas. Inside the pod, workers can relax, allowing ideas to gradually come to mind.

• Implemented in the centre of an open-plan workspace, hushPhone provides an instant retreat, allowing employees to take a break from the office hustle and bustle just right next to their workstation.

The way employees perceive their office is more important than ever before.

The essence of working remotely part-time is to effectively emphasise a sense of camaraderie and belonging, teamwork, connection and personal senses. Thus, to pave the way for hybrid work, the workspace should be designed with these “human” aspects in mind. At the end of the day, it’s your team members’ attitude to the office that matters the most.

The first stop: locating hushPhone in the corridor.

We frequently see our hushPhone located at the entrance or in the corridor for a number of reasons. In such a location, it provides workers with a convenient call space, simultaneously utilising the underused office area. Additionally, it enhances the acoustics of the corridor and improves its Feng Shui, which is a challenge in itself.

Day 1: bringing a sense of calm into the bustling space.

When hushPhone appears in any office, a new chapter starts. It’s usually a busy, dynamic day with employees walking by the new arrival to check what the whole hype is about. There is always an air of excitement and curiosity, especially when hushPhone is placed at the entrance or in the corridor where everyone can snatch a peek. And stepping inside will inevitably change the way employees perceive and treat their workspace as from now on, they will be able to find peace and quiet within the busy office more easily than ever before. HushPhone is a spatial solution that fulfils the promise of reliable privacy

– says Mateusz Barczyk, Senior Brand Manager, Hushoffice.

And just like that, hushPhone introduces more balance into the office. While the pod makes the working environment much more pleasant and effective, employees can enjoy access to their private, quiet retreat that most office layouts lack. And for sensory-sensitive or shy workers, an opportunity to take five in a private office booth is an immense relief. 

Locating the hushPhone call booth in a neglected corridor offers numerous advantages.

Office corridors and entrances pose a design challenge, mainly due to narrow dimensions that don’t allow for efficient use of these areas. Another issue is the acoustics of the space, as sound bouncing off hall walls and lobbies creates a disruptive cacophony. Office booths address these problems by providing a compact, self-contained, soundproof space optimising this unused area.

Top-notch acoustic design allows hushPhone office booths to be located in a lobby or reception area to provide employees with a private space to make and receive calls. They block out distracting noise echoing within lobbies and corridors, ensuring full confidentiality of conversations held inside. When placed in the corridor, hushPhone becomes particularly advantageous for employees who are constantly on the go. While navigating from point A to point B, they are provided with a comfortably-situated space to step in for a quick call. This location not only enhances the general feel of the space, but also maximises its potential. In this way, a formerly tricky and underused space transforms from being a waste of the office floor into a practical and fully functional part of the workspace

– says Mateusz Barczyk, Senior Brand Manager, Hushoffice.

The second stop: Beside a benching desk, hushPhone provides a closed space that fosters an open mind.

Every workspace should provide areas where conceptual work happens. Spaces where creative ideas can flourish. Areas equipped with adjustable lighting, set to maximum for employees who need a brightly illuminated environment to perform at their best, or dimmed for workers who focus better in calmer settings. Enter hushPhone.

Silence is essential for the creative process.

Located next to a dynamic workbench, hushPhone brings the quiet, allowing workers to bring out their best. With its calm and private interior, the pod offers hot-desking team members a quiet retreat to take a break and recharge. Also, it can be effortlessly moved away from the workstation or rolled closer, depending on the degree of separation required in a particular context.

Relocated from the hall to the bench-end, hushPhone shifts from a call centre to a creativity hub.

As a conceptual work area, hushPhone is a rest stop on the path of creation. It enhances task-environment fit, contributing to better results and a more enjoyable working process. Allowing employees to work in a setting perfectly aligned with their tasks means enjoying all the benefits that result from granting workers freedom and control over the choice of their working environment

– says Mateusz Barczyk, Senior Brand Manager, Hushoffice.

Once you enter hushPhone, its private, quiet interior will power you up. Leaving behind the office hustle and bustle and other duties beyond your task at hand lets you recharge your batteries and direct your full attention to unrestrained, open thinking.

HushPhone offers employees a comfortable, self-contained space where their genius can flow.

Additionally, it allows for a standing position, introducing more movement into the sedentary workstyle. The pod may be equipped with a leaning stool to ensure comfort for employees who prefer perching. Once you are settled inside hushPhone, allowing your imagination to fire up, you can lean on its armrest, remaining engaged while modifying your position.

HushPhone introduces workers into a brand new world (of their full potential).

Updating the workspace with dedicated spaces designed to foster creative thinking, such as hushPhone pods, means that a business is set on a course for innovation. And as seclusion is a key ingredient of innovative thinking, a secluded pod such as hushPhone is an excellent choice.

The third stop. HushPhone is rolled into the centre of the dynamic open-plan workspace.

Whenever there is a need for quick relocation, hushPhone can be easily moved to the centre of your bustling office. Here, the pod offers a quiet retreat in the lively, dynamic working environment, serving as a perfect focused workspace within reach, essential during challenging times of tight deadlines or projects falling behind schedule.

Booths enhance the acoustics of the office by cancelling out disturbing noise.

In workspaces where physical barriers are missing, security is often insufficient. Consequently, team members may feel uncomfortable with the lack of privacy or distractions from their colleagues. And without adequate auditory and visual privacy, focus is impaired and performance suffers. 

A booth is a quiet retreat offering stability in a dynamic, unpredictable workspace.

By minimising distractions and reducing stress levels, office booths foster optimal cognitive performance, improving focus in alignment with the principles of Flow Theory. As they help strike a balance between isolation and interaction, they meet a variety of employees’ psychological needs.

HushPhone brings the team dynamics to a higher level.

Introducing phone booths into the open-plan workspace can considerably improve team dynamics and enhance overall working patterns in a few ways.

Phone booths are becoming increasingly popular for a few reasons. Firstly, they are a spot-on solution for the lack of sufficient privacy in the office. For employees who didn’t have access to private workspaces before and feel resentful about the idea, booths offer a comfortable environment, alleviating their concerns. This, consequently, allows team energy to flow, boosting focus and engagement. What’s more, private pods are a perfect solution for individuals who sometimes need to take five in isolation to regain focus and carry on with their task

– says Mateusz Barczyk, Senior Brand Manager, Hushoffice.

Three-month journey of the hushPhone pod through the office space, in a nutshell…

In the hall, hushPhone served as a premium call booth right in the middle between point A and point B, efficiently utilising underused space. When used for conceptual work, it provided employees with seclusion, allowing their creativity to flourish. Finally, when positioned in the heart of a dynamic, open-plan workspace, hushPhone became a calm retreat in the middle of office chaos.

So, how exactly does hushPhone optimise workplace functions?

By introducing more flexibility to the office layout. Although there has been a lot of discussion about the future of hybrid work, experts agree that it is here to stay. Booths, such as hushPhone, address this change by providing the office with adaptable, multifunctional spaces that are easy to relocate, refurnish, or redesign whenever necessary.

What advantages do employees observe after trialling hushPhone in their office?

When given an opportunity to adjust the office layout to their needs by moving furniture or changing the space arrangement, employees are provided with a key to their productivity.

Working arrangements, patterns and styles are flexible.

Moveable furnishings allow employees to adapt their workspace in alignment with this flexibility. When given autonomy, employees experience a boost in productivity and morale. And working in a balanced environment perfectly suited for their needs, enables them to navigate their workspace seamlessly, enjoying the harmony between themselves and their surroundings. 

So, would you like to try a booth such as hushPhone in your own office? Leave us a message 🙂

HushPhone trial period – summarized

• At the entrance or in the corridor, hushPhone can help utilise the underused space to its full potential. In this location, it serves as a high-quality phone call cabin ideal for handling personal, sensitive or confidential calls.

• Located next to a benching desk, hushPhone functions as a creativity hub, providing the silent environment employees need for the “synthesis” stage of generating ideas. Inside the pod, workers can relax, allowing ideas to gradually come to mind.

• Implemented in the centre of an open-plan workspace, hushPhone provides an instant retreat, allowing employees to take a break from the office hustle and bustle just right next to their workstation.

Office phone booths – frequently asked questions

What advantages do phone booths offer?

Phone booths are private, self-contained spaces that workers can use for concentrative tasks or confidential discussions. They cancel out noise, helping create an environment that fosters focus and boosts overall productivity. Additionally, they bring more harmony to the office space by providing separate areas for calls, consequently reducing disruptions to other team members. Last but not least, phone booths give employees a sense of comfort and autonomy, so important in dynamic, busy open-plan workspaces.

What is the definition of an office phone booth?

It is exactly what it sounds like: a self-contained, soundproof booth for confidential or private calls in the office. 

How can I utilise the corridor space in my office?

Think about investing in a phone pod such as hushPhone. With its compact size, it comfortably fits into any space, providing employees with a private, quiet environment perfect for important calls.