Embracing Human-Centric Design: A Path to Enhanced Usability and Experience

March 26, 2024

Human-centric design is an approach to problem-solving that places the people we're designing for at the heart of the process.

At Krost, we prioritise user needs and behaviours when designing new products. This focus on the user creates spaces that enhance comfort, productivity, and emotional well-being.

We design furniture with adaptable layouts and features that accommodate various abilities and lifestyles. This ensures accessibility and inclusivity for all occupants.

From flexible workstations that seamlessly transform into meeting tables to ergonomic seating options that accommodate diverse activities, we provide value-driven solutions tailored to our clients' evolving needs.

Our goal is to keep users' wants, pain points, and preferences at the forefront of every phase of the process.

Human-centric design isn't just a feel-good philosophy, it's an effective business strategy. By creating spaces that empower people, businesses can foster a more productive and engaged workforce.

Ultimately, human-centric design is about more than just creating spaces; it's about empowering individuals. Recognising that when people feel valued and supported, they thrive.

Explore how we showcase human-centric design below and view our product range here.

Exploring Dynamic Workspace Design In The Nook

November 23, 2023

The Nook is for hyper-focused task immersion, tailored for small offices, it cleverly maximises efficiency without compromising on style.

The Nook integrates our Universal storage system to maximise organisation and allows for personal storage that can be lockable, enabling easy desk sharing or private office use.

Our Swish Executive height adjustable desk offers a dynamic workspace, allowing the user to take a break from static working and choose how to activate while still completing tasks.

Our furniture plays a pivotal role in enhancing work environments, seamlessly combining functionality with aesthetics to create spaces that inspire productivity and innovation.

Photo Credit: (Pixel Collective)

Blending History and Modernity at Melbourne's Iconic Skipping Girl Building

August 29, 2023

Melbourne, a city where every corner has a story, and every brick holds a secret. One such tale belongs to the Skipping Girl building on 651 Victoria St, Abbotsford Victoria.

This building is not just any landmark. It is fondly known to locals as the home of the famous "Skipping Girl Vinegar" neon sign, a dazzling symbol since the 1930s. Once a beacon for a popular vinegar brand, it has since become a cultural icon, symbolising Melbourne's evolution from an industrial hub to a modern metropolis.

Today, the Skipping Girl building has turned a new chapter. The Stem Group has breathed fresh life into this architectural gem, infusing it with raw urban elements coupled with the sophisticated flair of the modern age.

The result is a space that is both timeless and contemporary, a place where old tales meet new dreams.

From the moment you step inside, you are greeted by the Casali reception counter, which gracefully bows with its radial curve. The backdrop of aged brick walls, witness to decades of Melbourne's growth, is complemented by the modern Stecca Wood panelling in a Notaio Walnut finish. Add the tactile warmth of the Soba chairs wrapped in khaki boucle wool, and you're in for a sensory treat.

Moving through the space, the Benchwork executive desk provides contemporary sophistication, accentuated by our Sonic task chair and the ever-vibrant Mali Chair in green.

The heart of the office beats at the Benchwork and Swish workstations, framed by Arc screens that offer both privacy and a glimpse into creative minds at work. Nestled amidst this, the black Globe sliding door cupboards, adorned with planters, lend a green touch.

Natural light floods the staff area, where our Merge D-end counter table and Calvin chairs beckon for a coffee break chat. One can almost hear the laughter of yesteryears blending with today's banter.

In essence, the rejuvenated Skipping Girl building is a space where history and modernity meet in perfect harmony. It is a place where creativity and innovation can thrive, and where new stories can be written.

So, next time you're in Melbourne, be sure to skip (pun intended!) inside and take a journey through time.

Wellbeing at the Heart of MacKillop Family Services New Fit Out

February 26, 2023

In their recent fit out for MacKillop Family Services, Pirotta Services and Tierney Property Group have placed great importance on the wellbeing of employees and visitors.

Movement is promoted and sedentarity avoided thanks to Swish height adjustable workstations. Each workspace is paired with Arc screens, Hana task chairs and Globe mobile pedestals giving each user a functional and ergonomic work area.

At the end of the workstations, Globe Sliding Door Cupboards topped with planters provide ample storage and partition the open space into activity based areas.

The choice of pastel and natural colours compliments and softens the wooden features of the space resulting in a calming environment. Conscious of the materials used, the team selected our Inc chairs with a shell made of polypropylene and recycled wood composite in sand and light green and Elki wooden leg table in the lunch space.

The breakout area constitutes of several settings featuring our Hugo lounge and Dart coffee tables or Arlo chairs in forest green with Nest coffee tables while the various meeting rooms display Halo tables, Hana chairs in blue, Dart tables and Zed chairs.

Last but not least, families visiting the services are given a welcoming dedicated play space to wait and relax in featuring Fletcher lounges, Byte side tables and Drum coffee tables while the reception area is furnished with Hugo lounges and Mali chairs.

From the biophilic design of the space, through the careful selection of materials, planters and the wooden architectural elements of the room, to the choice of furniture, Pirotta Services have managed to create a space that answers the needs of the modern workplace to create agile spaces and connect to nature.

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