The Art of Designing with Intention with Michelle Carr

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What if workplace design could transform both company culture and employee well-being? In this episode of Space by Stansons, host Guy Stanley sits down with Michelle Carr, Creative Director at Habit Action, to explore the need for a shift in workspace design - from the purely aesthetic to being deeply human-centred. What You’ll Learn The "Four F's" framework: Finding, Feelings, Form, and Function that transforms workplace strategy Why workplace design must embrace cultural authenticity and local context The power of creative discovery sessions using imagery and dialogue to extract genuine client needs How to measure workplace success through occupancy rates and employee satisfaction metrics Why sustainable office design should balance regional identity with global brand consistency The critical importance of designing spaces that foster team collaboration while supporting hybrid work models Why post-project evaluation and relationship building are essential for long-term design success With over 26 years of experience in workplace design and strategy, Michelle Carr currently serves as the Creative Director at Habit Action.