The Haworth Stories Podcast tells stories big and small from within and around the Haworth International world. With our guests, we discuss how to work at our best—wherever we find ourselves working. We touch on person-centric product design, the growing presence of biophilia in working areas, and the philosophy behind conscientious interiors.
Building a world where everyone belongs: thoughts on inclusive design with MustardTek's Minki Chang
Based in Shanghai, MustardTek and Minki Chang help organisations in China and beyond make spaces more inclusive.
In this interview, Minki introduces MustardTek, shares about his personal experience with accessibility and assistive technologies, walks through the inclusive design initiatives MustardTek is running, and shares his hope for a more inclusive world.
Whether you're working on universities, workplaces, factories, or local communities, you'll find inclusive design ideas to consider in this chat with Minki.
Inclusive design helps everybody -- and by hearing about what organisations like MustardTek are doing in cities like Shanghai, we hope you'll find inspiration -- wherever you are, whatever you're working on -- to keep building a better world where everyone belongs.
You can find the text version of this article on our Spark blog (Europe link; Asia Pacific (https://www.haworth.com/ap/en/spark.html) link).
22 Oct 2025
From Solo to Social: YourPlace Adapts to You
From Solo to Social:
YourPlace Adapts to You
The workstation is the centre of the workplace experience. People come to the office to connect, but they also need to focus. With the right workstation, they can do both.
YourPlace is a workstation family with a solution for every work activity – from individual, intense focus work to large group workshops and brainstorming sessions.
15 Sept 2025
6 Design Trends to Rehumanise the Workplace
As AI transforms the workplace, design experts are exploring how to create more human-centred environments. Spaces that focus on people -- rather than technology or furniture -- encourage creative thinking, collaboration, and meaningful connections.
6 key trends are emerging. These include:
Colour Drenching, which energises spaces with immersive colour;
Curated Collectibles, which incorporates personal and local art;
Sensorial Design to engage multiple senses;
Natural Imperfections, which embraces authentic, raw materials;
Shy Tech, which integrates digital tools seamlessly; and
Activated Comfort, which creates flexible collab areas away from traditional desks.
These trends demonstrate how thoughtful workplace design can counterbalance digital transformation, ensuring that offices remain inspiring places to create and connect.
5 Sept 2025
7 Design Elements Students Love
7 Design Elements Students Love: Creating Student-Centered Spaces on Campus
Discover how universities are transforming campus spaces to meet today's student needs. This episode explores seven key design elements shaping the future of higher education environments.
28 Aug 2025
Hybrid Work: What’s Sticking and What Isn’t
Delving into Leesman's 2025 report on hybrid working, The Hybrid Future, this article examines the global effect of hybrid work on 5 key areas, including:
the impact of hybrid work on employees
the impact of hybrid work on organisations
the impact of hybrid work on society and the urban economy
the need to adapt and tweak (one size does not fit all!)
the future of work, which continues to evolve
11 Apr 2025
Milan 2025 Day 4 – Nostalgia
10 Apr 2025
Milan 2025 Day 3 – AI
9 Apr 2025
Milan 2025 Day 2 – Materials
8 Apr 2025
Milan 2025 Day 1 – Colour
19 Apr 2024
Act IV: The Beginning (and the End)
18 Apr 2024
Act III: The Stunning, the Surprising, the Spectacular
17 Apr 2024
Act II: Big Changes (and Little Bees)
15 Apr 2024
Act I: The End (and the Beginning)
21 Mar 2023
Episode 2 - Keeping focus at Work during Ramadan with Farah Addada
Farah Addada is Associate Workplace designer at JLL in Dubai. In this podcast Farah shares her personal approach to the holy month of Ramadan. If you want to know more about Farah’s Work tips and fasting experience press play!
13 Dec 2022
Episode 01- Haworth Warehouse Experience and Hybrid Style Working with Henning Figge
Henning Figge, President of Haworth International, was the first guest of the Haworth Stories podcast. He shared his thoughts on the Haworth Warehouse Experience and on the new trends of Hybrid Working.
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