Creating a Blueprint for
Success
A data-driven process to transform your office into a space that allows all of those who use it to truly excel.
Workplace analysis is a data-driven process used to understand how an existing workspace is used
This helps to create a design that is efficient, functional, and tailored to the organisation’s specific needs and culture. This process helps to balance aesthetic appeal with practical functionality which boosts productivity, well-being, and job satisfaction.
The Challenge
Designs are often driven by aesthetics or trends rather than real insight into how a company operates.
This results in spaces that are visually impressive but poorly aligned with the needs of teams, departments, and individuals. Collaboration suffers, flexibility is limited and businesses are left with expensive offices that fail to support performance, culture or growth.
The Solution
We use workplace analysis to design offices that are built around your people not just for show. By combining data from employees, teams and company goals, our system identifies exactly what your workforce needs to thrive. No more guesswork or generic layouts, just intelligent insights that guide smarter design decisions.
Good design starts with evidence, not guesswork.
See real examples of how workplace insights shaped results in our recent projects.
The Mcfeggan Way
The Process
Combining real user insight and future proof testing, each step builds on the last to create a workspace that’s grounded in evidence, aligned with strategy, and ready to adapt as the business grows.
By taking a data-driven, human-centric approach, organisations can create a workspace that truly empowers occupants to excel.
Define Goals and Objectives
A kick-off meeting to understand the company's vision, culture, and goals for the new space.
Data Collection
Surveys, interviews, shadowing and scoring to understand workflow and needs within the business.
Analysis and Insights
Analyse the collected data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities. This information replaces guesswork with facts, providing a solid basis for design decisions.
Develop a Brief
Results are used to create a detailed plan that specifies the number and types of workspaces needed, layout suggestions, and design.
Initial Designs
From the brief, our designers create 2D and 3D designs ensuring their creativity and the insights align.
Future Proofing
Designs are tested against different common business scenarios to ensure longevity and adaptability of the design.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific types of "data" do you collect during the workplace analysis, and how does this replace guesswork in the design process?
We collect both qualitative and quantitative data to understand how the existing space is actually used, not just how it’s intended to be used. This process includes Surveys, interviews, and shadowing to gain real user insight into workflows and the specific needs of teams and individuals. By analysing this data, we identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities, providing intelligent insights that guide smarter design decisions and ensure the new space is built around your people not just for show.
How does the Workplace Analysis process ensure the final design is "Future Proof" and ready to adapt to business growth?
Our process includes a dedicated Future Proofing stage, where the initial designs are tested against various common business scenarios (e.g., changes in team size, hybrid work models, and new technology adoption). This ensures the final detailed brief and layout specifications (including the number and types of workspaces) are grounded in evidence, aligned with strategy, and ready to adapt as your business grows, ensuring the longevity and adaptability of your investment.
Why is this workplace analysis needed if we already have a clear idea of the design and trends we want?
While aesthetic appeal is important, designs driven only by trends often result in spaces that are poorly aligned with the needs of your teams, leading to suffering collaboration and limited flexibility. Our analysis helps you balance aesthetic appeal with practical functionality. By defining goals and collecting user data, we ensure the design actively boosts productivity, well-being, and job satisfaction, creating a space that allows all occupants to truly excel.
At McFeggan Brown, we offer transparent and upfront pricing without hidden costs, delivering timely solutions and turning client expectations into reality through our innovative and creative thinking.
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