Playworks
designed by: Nancy Lai
Besides relieving stress, it is also known that Play drives innovation, as people who play are able to think more creatively. However, given the prevalent strict office culture, employees are afraid to be seen “playing” openly. Thus, Playworks brings Play into the “micro” work environment by creating four iconic desk pieces that are unobtrusive yet playful in its interaction. Playing with the theme of disguise, Playworks are seemingly normal to an unsuspecting superior but playful only upon interaction with users.