Breakout spaces are often seen as a design extra — something that’s nice to include if space and budget allow.

But when thoughtfully planned, they can play a far more strategic role in supporting wellbeing, engagement and sustainable performance at work.

In design conversations, “well-made” often gets reduced to looks or brand reputation, but recent thinking from the design world challenges that. A curated exhibition on what it means to be well-made pushed beyond surface aesthetics to ask deeper questions about the objects we choose and how they fit into our lives and work.

In 2026, offices will prioritize adaptability, wellbeing, and personality. Key trends include modular workspaces for flexibility, biophilic design to boost performance, and smart acoustic solutions for seamless hybrid collaboration. Expect warmer, "resimercial" styling with soft textures and rich colors, creating more welcoming and human-centered environments.

Is the nine-to-five workday quietly fading? A new rhythm of working life is emerging: one built on flexibility, autonomy, and trust.

It’s called microshifting, and could it change how we think about the office? Microshifting is the practice of breaking your workday into short, flexible bursts rather than a single continuous block.

This week, we were joined by a very special guest from the UK. Liam Wycherley of Camira Fabrics joined us to showcase the latest in fabric innovation from Camira. Recognised for designing and manufacturing the most imaginative, adventurous and environmentally sensitive fabrics in the world, Camira are the name behind pioneering fabrics made from harvested nettles, hemp, flax and post-consumer recycled plastics.

Delighted to say we have made it to the finals of Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2025. OfficeMaster are still in with a shout for TWO categories. Keeping fingers crossed for us as the winners are announced on Friday October 10th.

In the world of print, there’s a certain jargon that can be overwhelming. Terms like CMYK, bleed, and DPI may sound like they belong in a tech lab rather than the design studio, but understanding them is crucial if you want your print materials to look their best.

In today’s digital world, most of us spend hours each day looking at screens. While technology makes our lives more convenient, it also brings some unintended consequences. One of the most common is Tech Neck, a condition caused by constantly looking down at devices, leading to neck pain, stiffness, and poor posture. We've got tips to help you alleviate symptoms and get you working working healthier & happier!

Every May, the cobbled streets of Clerkenwell transform into a vibrant hub of creativity, innovation, and inspiration — and this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week was no exception. As the UK & Ireland’s leading design festival, CDW 2025 brought together the very best in workplace interiors, furniture, lighting, surfaces, and materials.

It’s not every day that you get to host one of the UK’s most respected voices in workplace design... but that’s exactly what we did at OfficeMaster, as Adrian Campbell, Head of Workplace Consultancy at The Senator Group, visited our Cork and Waterford showrooms for two insightful events in March.

OfficeMaster are delighted to welcome renowned Workplace Designer Adrian Campbell to Waterford to present his latest whitepaper, titled ‘The Right Space’. The aim of his research was to understand the attitudes, emotions, cultural drivers, experiences, attractions, and challenges of the working at home environment compared to those for an office environment.