A compact office pod for vital, face to face conversations.
An easily accessible workpod that sits up to 4 persons.
Acoustic meeting pod, accessible to persons with mobility impairments.
With the new hushHybrid office pod designed for remote meetings, your colleagues and business partners can feel as if they are right next to you.
The hushPhone booth radically improves the comfort of work for the entire office.
Though hushWork is not assigned to anybody in particular, anyone using it can feel like the space was made just for them.
HushMeet.L is a modular acoustic think tank room designed for meetings involving up to 8 people.
Owing to the closed structure and the acoustic materials used, every participant of a hushMeet.s meeting feels 100% at home.
A soundproofed meeting space that comfortably accomodates 4 people.
A mobile room divider that designates office space and facilitates teamwork.
HushSpot is a modern multi-station hotdesking table, a comprehensively equipped workspace for anyone who does not have a permanently assigned workstation.
The hushFree.S acoustic booth is designed for individual work, longer videoconferences and telephone calls.
HushFree.M is an acoustically comfortable booth for the office, which is ideal for face-to-face and hybrid meetings, important conversations requiring privacy, team meetings or creative work.
The large hushFree.L acoustic booth is an ideal alternative to traditional conference rooms.
HushWork is an independent, mobile acoustic solution created to let you work how you want – your way.
Two independent, soundproofed workstations suitable for smaller offices.
A semi-open booth that encourages informal conversations between colleagues.
A meeting space that tastefully accomodates informal tête-à-tête.
Add biophilia to your office space with greenWalls nature wall that can be mounted to our booths.
HushLock is a modular office storage system — an all-in-one freestanding supply cabinet that solves the open space office's storage problem in style.
A bold, futuristic lounge chair that allows to create own private space, even in a bustling work environment.
There’s more to an office booth than just independent work. It is a quiet retreat, a studio of innovation, and a recording space for successful presentations. In fact, there’s a number of creative ways to use pods and booths in your workspace. Let’s have a look.
Creatives ideas on how to use booths in your workspace – tl;dr
A hybrid virtual conferencing space. According to 76% of companies, enhanced video conferencing is a technological priority. A pod, such as hushHybrid, is a perfect all-in-one solution addressing the need for high-quality hybrid meeting space.
A “virtual nature break” space. Digital restorative spaces show considerable potential to promote wellness, relaxation and stress reduction. In fact, spending a quarter in a private, quiet environment, such as an office pod, enjoying waterfall videos or listening to nature sounds can speed recovery from work-related stress.
Both pods and cabins address a number of different needs, extending beyond those related to work. So, they can serve as a professional conference room as well as a quiet retreat where you can unwind. Consider our hushPhone call booth – a versatile solution perfect for calls, impromptu video meetings or concentrative tasks.
HushPhone’s layers of acoustic materials ward off open office noise.
Whether used for team collaboration or individual work, pods enhance the soundscape for everyone in the office.
They serve a number of purposes while improving the office environment for everyone. A pod contains the noise made inside, reducing the excessive level of noise on the floor. Simultaneously, it’s a quiet oasis where its users can isolate themselves from the office hubbub and fully concentrate on their task.
Acoustic pods are excellent focus spaces.
A focus space is a quiet, low-stimulus environment that prevents both visual and auditory distractions, allowing users to unwind without being interrupted. With their innovative design, sound-insulated pods and booths make perfect focus spaces.
Employees need dedicated focus spaces for tasks that require full concentration.
Workers favour cell-like spaces over open ones for concentrative tasks, as an excessive number of visual and auditory distractions impedes cognitive functions, such as working memory or dual-task concentration. In extreme cases, cognitive overload can lead to decreased performance and health issues.
While vibrant, communal workspaces are perfect for some kinds of tasks, they may impede task absorption whenever full focus is required. The discrepancy between the workspace and cognitive needs can negatively impact one’s well-being, job confidence, and, ultimately, their capacity to perform well in their everyday duties. That’s why office pods and booths are an excellent solution for realising the full potential of the open-plan office by introducing more privacy and calmness. Indeed, they function as modern, flexible, cell-type offices that are highly valued by employees who need focus spaces, as the research shows
A small booth, such as hushMeet.S, is a top-notch meeting space.
According to the data, there has been a 73% increase in global demand for meeting rooms since 2020. Self-contained team booths, such as hushMeet.S, effectively address this demand as they are specifically designed and furnished to accommodate a set number of people, making optimal use of the floor space.
Undoubtedly, meeting booths are an attractive alternative to traditional conference rooms. They create a private and hushed environment, similar to a conference room, yet they stand out for their ease of installation and mobility. And this adaptability and compact design make meeting booths an excellent solution.
Acoustic booths fulfil all the important criteria. Firstly, they are acoustically impeccable, providing users with the peace and quiet needed for focused work. What’s more, they are private, effectively safeguarding the confidentiality of discussions. Booths offer another significant advantage: they have a homier feel compared to conference rooms, which a recent New York Times article labelled as “the least loved space in the modern office.” The author of the article made an accurate prediction that conference rooms would evolve into smaller, squarish spaces, featuring a democratic table with no head, with a more modular and cosier design, more innovative technological features and improved acoustics. In fact, our Hushoffice booths fit this description perfectly
Traditionalists value their professional aesthetics and total privacy while baby boomers enjoy the personal sanctuary. Gen X appreciates the autonomy booths provide while millennials like their “resimercial” character. Gen Z values the casual quality, preferring layouts that foster workspace transparency.
Intellectual workers need breaks. Spending as little as 20 minutes outside can have a significant impact on reducing cortisol levels. But, when time is of essence, even a short virtual nature break can work wonders. Taking 15 minutes in a private, self-contained space (for example, an office pod) watching rainforest videos or listening to nature sounds can noticeably boost overall well-being.
Remarkably, research shows that sessions combining both audio and video are most beneficial. And an office booth, such as hushHybrid, provides all the amenities facilitating such sessions: it is a blissfully quiet space equipped with a monitor adjusted at the appropriate height for comfortable viewing.
Private office cabins are also ideal breakout spaces.
HushPhone deflects and dampens noise, turning 70dB of office blare into 40dB of soothing sound.
A breakout space is an informal area in the office with no defined purpose.
In essence, it is a versatile area within the office, for example, a game room or a creative studio. Although it doesn’t have one precise definition, a breakout space is basically one thing: an area that employees can use depending on their individual needs. Let’s have a look at a few examples of what pods and booths can be used for.
A game room…
As the saying goes, “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” In fact, the link between play and creativity is backed by scientific evidence. One study demonstrated that incorporating work recreation into the daily work routine improved job satisfaction by an impressive 92%! If the idea of increased employee productivity does not appeal to you, the benefits of increased company productivity certainly will.
Large acoustic booths and pods, such as hushMeet.L, are excellent relaxation spaces.
HushMeet.L contains all noise made inside, allowing employees to unwind while protecting the precious quiet of the office space. When used as a relaxation space, it offers research-backed, needle-moving advantages of authentic play.
Privacy is a key ingredient of an effective conversation space.
Using private spaces, such as hushWork pods, workers can engage in confidential discussions with entrusted confidence. The feeling of being physically and acoustically protected allows both parties to speak freely without the fear of being overheard or watched.
A creative studio ideal for introverted artists…
Seclusion is a pillar of creativity. Surprisingly, solitude does boost creativity – the time spent in a private, peaceful space can significantly sharpen one’s focus on their tasks. With its top-notch sound engineering, a pod or cabin is the place to go for all employees in need of peace and quiet within a bustling open-plan office.
A virtual meeting space or presentation recording booth…
According to a 2022 CBRE survey, 76% of companies consider enhanced video conferencing a top-three technological priority. Since hybrid meetings have become a fundamental element of the contemporary working world, pods such as hushHybrid – fully-furnished and equipped for effective video conferencing – have emerged as a robust, versatile solution for hybrid working.
A meeting hub for discussions with managers or colleagues…
Due to their interactive, personalised, real-time nature, webinars excel other sales outlets in terms of conversion. An acoustic pod, such as hushHybrid, provides a private, quiet environment ideal for hosting virtual events with full focus and without interruptions.
A small training room for both newly-hired and long-time employees…
So, what’s your opinion? Can you see new, creative ways to use booths in your workspace?
Creatives ideas on how to use booths in your workspace – summarized
A hybrid virtual conferencing space. According to 76% of companies, enhanced video conferencing is a technological priority. A pod, such as hushHybrid, is a perfect all-in-one solution addressing the need for high-quality hybrid meeting space.
A “virtual nature break” space. Digital restorative spaces show considerable potential to promote wellness, relaxation and stress reduction. In fact, spending a quarter in a private, quiet environment, such as an office pod, enjoying waterfall videos or listening to nature sounds can speed recovery from work-related stress.
Ways to use office booths on your floor – frequently asked questions
What are meeting booths?
A meeting booth is a ready-made, mobile, self-contained structure specially designed to hold successful meetings in an open-space office. It is acoustic and furnished, equipped with power points and other useful accessories, ensuring a perfect environment for private meetings. Find out more about the Hushoffice line of booths and pods.
What are soundproof office pods?
Soundproof office pods are available in a variety of sizes and styles, but they essentially share two things: quietude and privacy. Read more about our Hushoffice line.
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