contract-grade office furniture

24 Hybrid Work Buzzwords to Decode Before You Talk to Clients Part 1

For those of us in commercial furniture and workplace design, understanding this shift isn't optional. Our clients are navigating new workplace trends, concepts and vocabularies daily. Workers have different expectations in this post-pandemic age. Companies need to adapt to such expectations and offer human-centred workplaces - in order to attract and retain talents. That's why I've compiled this guide to 24 hybrid work buzzwords you're likely to encounter - terms that will help you speak confidently about the workplace trends reshaping our industry and how to adapt to such trends to stay competitive.

Antony Lo Jun 23, 2025

What is VDI 3400

VDI 3400 is a mould texture standard set by the Society of German Engineers (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure, this is what VDI stands for). Although this standard is more likely to be used when the manufacturing process takes place or your end-users are located in Europe because of its German origin, the standard is just as globally recognised as other common specifications like SPI.

Antony Lo May 19, 2025

A Durability Test of Herculean Proportions The ANSI-BIFMA Caster and Chair Base Trial

Let’s talk about office chairs. Yes, the often underappreciated chair that endures endless abuse—rolling back

Antony Lo Nov 28, 2024

QA vs QC in Contract-Grade Office Furniture

Let’s talk about quality in contract-grade office furniture. You might think a chair is just a chair, but if t

Antony Lo Nov 13, 2024