Introducing the key to choosing an office furniture manufacturer.
The office, or place of work, is a large part of one's life, which is why working in a sophisticated office and surrounded by sophisticated office furniture is an important point for business people as they build their careers. Office furniture is a tool that can contribute to creating a more comfortable and sophisticated office environment, and can also contribute to increasing staff motivation to work by allowing them to create an environment that matches their individual working styles.
In this age of accelerating diversification of work styles, "selecting furniture that can be used for multiple purposes in accordance with the way you work" has become an essential item for improving work efficiency, rather than the conventional one-size-fits-all approach to using furniture.
In this issue, we will explain the features of each of the domestic and international office furniture manufacturers, starting with the points that must be checked when choosing an office furniture manufacturer.
We hope you will find this information useful for your future office furniture selection.
Three things to look for when choosing an office furniture manufacturer
There are many reasons to choose office furniture, such as when relocating to a new office, changing the office layout, or when furniture deteriorates over time, but the most important thing to remember is to choose furniture that matches the way you want to work.
As office furniture manufacturers are constantly evolving due to changes in work styles and the needs of the times, the use of furniture that matches the working environment can boost overall office morale, allow staff to work more flexibly, and create opportunities for synergies to be generated in the workplace! The furniture is designed to be used in the office environment.
However, choosing office furniture is too technical and raises many questions, such as "How do I choose?", "What are the differences between furniture manufacturers?", and "Which furniture is right for my way of working?
Therefore, there are three key criteria to consider when choosing an office furniture manufacturer.
- Is it in line with the office concept?
- Can the layout be adapted to the business?
- Will it fit within our budget?
Each of these three points will be discussed in detail.
Point 1] Is it in line with the concept of the office?
The first point to consider is whether the furniture manufacturer you select is "in line with your office concept." The concept is an essential guideline for building an office.
By establishing a concept, it is possible to visualize the company's values, the creation of an environment in which workers can work comfortably, and the company's future vision, which will inevitably give form to the "furniture that matches the working style" ideal for each office.
The office is the "face of the company," and creating an office that is in line with the concept will help clarify the goals of the company to each staff member, and will also provide a place to promote the company's philosophy to visitors from outside the company.
Office furniture is a tool that can be seen, used, and experienced at all times, and can also influence daily work efficiency.
By choosing furniture that can be flexibly utilized to suit your office concept, you will be able to create diversity and creativity that is not limited by conventional ways of working.
Point 2] Can the layout be tailored to the business?
The second point is whether the selected office furniture manufacturer can "tailor the layout to the business".
With the diversification of work styles, the boundaries of office layouts are becoming lower and lower, as desk areas, meeting rooms, and break spaces, which were previously divided by purpose, are now used as multipurpose work spaces.
For example, you can choose the office space and office furniture that best suits your mood and the day's work, such as a free address system with no fixed seating, a semi-open meeting space with no walls, or a sound-isolated concentration booth. This allows you to choose the workspace and office furniture that best suits your mood and the day's work.
In addition, since the space saved can be maximized, layouts can be set up to suit a variety of tasks, leading to increased work efficiency.
From now on, designing layouts that match business operations and selecting furniture that allows for versatile work styles will be the essence of creating the next generation of offices.
Point 3] Will it fit within the budget?
When choosing an office furniture manufacturer, the most important consideration is budget.
Since it is something that will be used for a long time in daily business, not only cost but also durability and design are concerns, but it is difficult for the layman to have any idea of what the market price of office furniture is like.
The rough market price for office furniture is "per new furniture = approx. 100,000 - x number of people," but the budget swing can vary widely depending on the grade of furniture and the type of furniture chosen.
- Let's take a look at what you can do to stay within your budget without compromising design, functionality, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Desk areas that match only the seating ratio of workers who are in the office at any given time can reduce wasted desk space and instead provide more multi-purpose space.
- Increase work utilization by creating a borderless environment with multi-purpose furniture and no specific seating.
Go paperless and use minimal storage furniture to increase space efficiency and work efficiency.
We also recommend prioritizing the categories of furniture to be purchased and being selective about price and materials.
Characteristics of Domestic Office Furniture Manufacturers
The biggest advantage of choosing a domestic office manufacturer is its simple and compact design that matches the Japanese office environment, and above all, its furniture manufacturing that focuses on "user-friendliness" to suit the Japanese body shape and working style.
In addition, the attention to detail and functionality to improve office work efficiency is a point of view and ingenuity unique to the Japanese and not easily found in foreign office furniture manufacturers.
For example, the following points, which are used on a daily basis, are features of Japanese office furniture manufacturers.
- Workstations that can be combined in various layouts even in a small space
- Cabinets that can be stored according to the default file size
- Ergonomically designed chair to fit the Japanese body shape
In addition, the excellent post-purchase maintenance and after-sales follow-up services are a welcome feature that only a domestic office furniture manufacturer can offer.
Characteristics of Overseas Office Furniture Manufacturers
Many people may imagine a stylish office, characterized by a high level of design and colorful colors, as the hallmark of overseas office furniture makers.
They are not limited to the office as a place to work, but also as a place for creative work and staff to gather, creating a space rich in creativity, with furniture that stimulates the motivation of the staff working there, such as the freedom of shapes and materials for work desks that are not bound by stereotypes, and playful use of color.
However, one thing to keep in mind with overseas office furniture manufacturers is the size of the furniture.
Since overseas manufacturers base their chairs on a universal size that can accommodate various ethnic groups, they tend to be slightly larger in height, width, and depth compared to compact specifications for Japanese people.
Particular attention should be paid to chair selection, which is closely related to posture during work.
If you use a chair that is not the right size or comfortable, your hips and back will be easily stressed, which may affect your work efficiency.
When choosing an international office furniture manufacturer, be careful to select a size that fits your body as well as the design.
Tesera Wins Runner-Up Award at Orgatec Tokyo 2022
The "Orgatec Tokyo 2022", an office furniture festival, has arrived in Japan for the first time. Tesera was awarded the runner-up prize in the "Best Presentation AWARD" held at this memorable event.
ORGATEC" IS AN EVENT ORIGINATING IN GERMANY, WHICH LEADS WORKSPACES TO BUSINESS INNOVATIONS IN LINE WITH THE DIVERSIFICATION OF WORK STYLES. IT WAS HELD IN TOKYO IN APRIL 2022 BY "COLOGNE MESSE" IN DOYLE, WHICH HOSTS ABOUT 80 INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS ANNUALLY, AND "JOIFA, JAPAN OFFICE FURNITURE ASSOCIATION," WHICH PROMOTES THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF THE OFFICE FURNITURE INDUSTRY IN JAPAN.
The awards, which are based on four criteria: overall concept, design, functionality, and uniqueness, recognize Tesera's sustainability in response to the ever-changing times.
Tesera is a company that has attracted many people with its features of "sustainability," "flexibility," and "minimal design. We invite you to join us in finding an office that will last into the future.
