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ADDITIONAL INF ORMA TION

Affordances AFFORDANCES AFFORDANCES APPLIED TO SPACE

is the same. If we create a space with these characteristics, it is reasonable to expect these behaviors from the inhabitants of that space. That is why every
THE WORKER / WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIP One of the central purposes of science is prediction - “when these conditions exist, this is what happens”. The purpose of applying Affordances to interior spaces
New product development principle we apply has a scientific/evidence-based backing.
is informed and influenced AFFORDANCE • (noun)
by Haworth’s research. The characteristics of an object or space that encourages a
particular behavior, or—put more simply—the opportunity
for action.
As an example, we have been conducting
primary research examining Human 5 6
Performance in the workplace for many WHY AFFORDANCES MATTER 3
years and have recently codified our findings A workspace is much more than a container for people. 1 5
into a document we call “Affordances.” We And it’s much more than a tool used to perform a task.
utilize this document much like a recipe: A well-designed workspace participates in performing the
it provides a framework for designing task, enabling optimal human performance - 2
intentional workspaces based upon the cognitively, emotionally, and physically. 1 7
modality of the people who will utilize it. We 6 5
have extrapolated from relevant data that The Haworth Global Design & Innovation team’s studies have
applying these affordances has resulted in identified 10 core Affordances vital to human performance 2
in any workspace, and critical to the design of an Organic
significant increases in emotional, cognitive, Workspace®. When applied effectively, they help create the 12 10
and physical performance at work. All conditions that support well-being, allow people to do their 7
Haworth applications utilize this equation to best work, and enhance the workplace experience. 2 9
create better performing environments. 14 11 9
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Haworth can support you throughout 8
the evolution of this project by using the COGNITIVE
Doing your
affordance framework as a baseline “mind’s best work” 11
measurement. The affordances summarized
on the following pages help to organize 4
characteristics of space or objects that
encourage certain behaviors.
COGNITIVE EMOTIONAL PHYSICAL
EMBEDDING EXTERNALIZATION ACCESS INSULATION AUTHENTICITY WELL-BEING AFFINITY ANTHROPOMETRICS AMBIENTS(S) MOVEMENT

1. Off-Loading 5. Communication 9. Exchange 11. Comfort 1. Balance 5. Autonomy 9. Belonging 1. Functional 3. Acoustics 7. Activity-based
2. Persistence 6. Interpretation 10. Sourcing 12. Focus 2. Grounding 6. Inspiration 10. Engagement 2. Static 4. Air Quality 8. Interaction
3. Recall 7. Mode 13. Meaning 3. Interest 7. Recovery 11. Interaction 5. Lighting 9. Physiology
EMOTIONAL PHYSICAL Switching
Nuturing your Supporting your 4. Reminding 8. Uncovery 14. Stimulus 4. Legibility 8. Security 12. Organizational 6. Thermal
Culture
Comfort
Control
psychological state corporal needs
13. Trust
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