WORKLIFE LAB 2020
Disconnect to Reconnect We Are So Pleased You Could Join Us Our time in Yosemite presented each of us with the opportunity to truly disconnect from the noise and distraction of the outside world and immerse ourselves in the tranquil solitude of nature. In planning this retreat, our intent was to create a meaningful experience that, through the wonders of the outdoors, reconnects you with the things that inspire you most. Quiet escape has become a rare commodity. My hope is that you were able to fully immerse yourself in this innovative, thought-provoking experience.
Jeff Fenwick President & CEO, Tarkett North America
2 | WorkLife Lab 2020 The Importance of Disconnecting It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by our constant connectivity. Emails, text messages, IM, social media, advertisements, phone calls, to-do lists...need we go on? Because our work can happen virtually anywhere (pun intended), it seems the work just never stops. Now more than ever, it’s critical for us as designers to take a break from the noise. Disconnect. Let go. Only then can we reconnect with our inner thoughts, our inspiration, our “why” for doing what we do. And when we come out of that place refreshed, we’re able to reconnect with each other and with our clients--in more meaningful ways that remind the world of all the design community has to offer. Tarkett was honored to host its first annual WorkLife Lab Retreat at the Auto Camp in Yosemite National Park. We disconnected from the outside world, and then reconnected through food, the great outdoors, and our shared love of design.
WorkLife Lab 2020 | 3 4 | WorkLife Lab 2020 Making Workplace AS INSPIRING AS THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Our hope is that, during our time together, we will be able to refresh, refocus on the future of WorkLife, and be inspired by the natural beauty of Yosemite. We believe that the indoor environments should generate the same amount of interest and excitement as the Great Outdoors, since they are vital to our health, wellbeing and quality of life. So what better place to begin sharing ideas than away from the buzz of work and cities? Over the next couple days, we hope you will participate in the exercises (not yoga but close!) and discussions designed to help each of us with a healthy WorkLife. We are excited to share research, color and trend forecasts, and insight on the client experience from the inside and out.
Leslie Thompson Director Workplace Segment Strategy, Tarkett North America
WorkLife Lab 2020 | 5 Iconic Suites OUTSIDE YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
AutoCamp Yosemite is just a three-hour drive from San Francisco, California. The property includes fully appointed AutoCamp Suites, luxurious canvas tents, larger family cabins, a swimming pool, pond and a slightly mischievous flock of wild turkeys. Each suite is fully outfitted with all the modern amenities, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a spa- inspired wash room, and private outdoor fire pit. A two-story Signature Clubhouse features modern lounge interiors, outdoor fire pits, and curated shop with gear, food, wine, and beer. The upstairs conference room with full wrap- around porch became a scenic spot for design discussions and many delicious meals.
6 | WorkLife Lab 2020 WorkLife Lab 2020 | 7 Communal Cooking According to Storeys Journal: The Worklife Issue, a research report created by FranklinTill for Tarkett, “the preparation, sharing and eating of food, an important focal point in the home, is being recognized as such in the workplace too.” We put that theory to the test on the first night of our retreat. The ice was officially broken and strangers quickly became friends, while each of our small teams prepared one component of a delightful, five-course meal. In addition to the literal act of preparing food, the group was bonded by a shared sense of learning and discovery, as well as the taste of competition that quickly spread through the camp.
8 | WorkLife Lab 2020 A Recipe for Connection Want to recreate this bonding experience for your team? You can find a few of the recipes in the back of this brochure. Bon appetit!
WorkLife Lab 2020 | 9 Wash Your Spirit Clean Zen Master Bon Jacques-Pierre Cole practices the Ngagpa tradition of Tibetan spiritual legacies. Bon Buddhist Monks are known to be wild, unpredictable, full of laughter and love, and deeply compassionate. He has served in the US Navy and Army, and seeks to support those struggling to find their authentic purpose through self-discovery. Once one’s purpose is in alignment, all things become possible. He uses various techniques including different schools of meditation and mindfulness, oftentimes incorporating mudras (hand gestures), storytelling and sound healing.
10 | WorkLife Lab 2020 “No one is promised a tomorrow, so make the most of today. Enjoy every moment and be present.”
“Live every day not as if it were your last, but for what it can be, a journey into the unknown. Potentially connecting you to your humanity and happiness. There is nothing better than genuine human kindness. Be that person.”
– Zen Master Bon Jacques-Pierre.
Facebook: @Jacques-Pierre Cole Instagram: @roguezenmonk Email: [email protected] Awaken the Wisdom Within Through Lessons and Meditation can be found here.
WorkLife Lab 2020 | 11 Storeys Journal LIVE WEBCAST FROM LONDON
We can all welcome the speed and efficiency of the new world of work – but, as research increasingly shows, many physical workplaces have not kept pace with the changes that aim not just to extract value from human resources, CAROLINE TILL but to create value for humans. Caroline Till presented Storeys Journal ‘The Worklife Issue’ Caroline Till is co-founder of FranklinTill, a a collaborative project between FranklinTill and Tarkett futures research agency working with global that reveals the ways innovative architects and designers brands and organizations to explore and are creating radically new workplaces that aim to not just implement design and material innovation extract value from human resources, but create value for positive social and environmental change. for humans. Through case studies and stories, Caroline Previously directing the Material Futures unpacked how these spaces are increasingly designed to course at Central Saint Martins college be convivial, fluid and nourishing to support the needs of an of Art & Design, Caroline’s expertise is increasingly flexible, diverse and purpose-driven workforce. routed in sustainable design practices and design innovation. She is currently Editor of Viewpoint and Viewpoint Colour magazines,
JOURNAL and co-author of ‘Radical Matter: Rethinking STOREYSThe Worklife Issue. Created by FranklinTill for Tarkett materials for a sustainable future’ published Storeys Journal can be found here by Thames & Hudson. FrankinTill Website
12 | WorkLife Lab 2020 WorkLife Lab 2020 | 13 What Employees Really Want With changing expectations for what it means to “work” and the continued integration of work and life, “employee experience” has taken on a prominent role in attracting and retaining employees. Designing an employee experience is about more than the frictionless employee journey, a great culture or a dynamic workplace. It’s MARK TOMASZEWICZ about the fundamental needs of human beings and the opportunities for meaning, growth and connection. Mark Tomaszewicz’s purpose in life is to In this talk, we’ll explore a framework for designing create meaningful experiences for people. employee experiences with practical takeaways to He endeavors to bring this purpose to life elevate the employee experience for every leader. from the stage, in his work and everyday
life. Mark is the Chief Experience Officer at Bulldog Drummond, a brand, design and KEY TAKEAWAYS: innovation firm based in San Diego. • An understanding of what employee experience is and what employees want • A framework for designing employee experiences • How the workspaces connect to employee experience and culture
14 | WorkLife Lab 2020 WHAT EMPLOYEES REALLY WANT
WorkLife Lab 2020 | 15 What Clients Really Want Despite our undoubtedly limitless ability to craft beautiful, inspiring spaces, why are our projects sometimes unsuccessful? Maybe even a client doesn’t ask us back for the next one. Are our clients too unsophisticated, too frugal, too adverse to change to know a good design when they see it? Or could it be a basic misalignment between STEVE HARGIS what we see as success with how they might view it? Corporate Real Estate Execs are pulled between what are Steve is a globally-recognized often vastly competing drivers as they try to do their jobs. professional in the areas of real estate Design is the great problem solver, but you have to agree consulting and design management. on the problem that you are solving. We often don’t. During His research and design projects are this session, we will put on our CRE hats and see it from focused on getting the most out of both the other side. people, and physical resources, ensuring the two are indelibly linked together. This experience includes significant KEY TAKEAWAYS: development and deployment of • A respect for the organizational maturity workplace strategies for global curve – the foundation for decision making and corporations, where his stakeholder definition of success engagement skills have been a key • Building a balanced view of what creates ‘value’ contributor to success. to an organization • Riding the wave of the Circular Economy • Connecting some dots between Disconnect to Reconnect session outcomes
16 | WorkLife Lab 2020 WorkLife Lab 2020 | 17 Exploring Yosemite — Getting Inspiration Several studies have found that spending time in nature is a great way to get your creative juices flowing. Researchers have proven that time in nature will: give you a sense of “time abundance,” boost your memory, help you overcome creative blocks, increase brain function, and improve mental health. There is arguably no better place on earth to regain a sense of childlike wonder than Yosemite National Park.
18 | WorkLife Lab 2020 Keep close to Natures heart ... and break clear away, ’ once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.
WorkLife Lab 2020 | 19 -John Muir MICHAEL WISE
Creativity and the art manifested through it are Photography Lesson necessities of life. CAPTURING LIGHT AND RELATING BACK TO DESIGN
We recognize the value from the teachings and Mike Wise was a wonderful teacher. He shared heritage of the art making presented by earlier Ansel Adams ethos on photography and explained communities. In the 1500s, Giorgio Vasari how Adams’ often used Chiaroscuro – light and formally promoted that the story of art is one of shadow to create the illusion of light from a specific progress — where each artist is able to learn from source to illuminate the natural beauty of the valley. those who came before.
I believe Ansel Adams influenced an understanding that the artistic integrity in photography is one to be passed along and not held selectively. In part, Adams’ legacy was the development of a genuine collaboration and creative collective. These unifying ideas must endure today.
My journey into creativity has been a life’s passion. I developed my advanced technical proficiency through commercial photography and my teaching abilities as a university professor. And still, I struggle to explain the creative origin of my photography.
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Communal areas where people can come together over a shared break enables downtime as well as informal exchange. Both are important to reinforce client culture and break down the generational barriers. Plus they are fun!
22 | WorkLife Lab 2020 WorkLife Lab 2020 | 23 24 | WorkLife Lab 2020 Innovation 2020/2021 SHARING WHAT THE FUTURE COULD LOOK AND FEEL LIKE
This year at our WorkLife Retreat, we delved into the trends shaping the future of work during Franklin Till’s presentation. Breakout groups explored those trends further and presented their thoughts in a lively idea exchange amongst peers to determine how we might implement these WorkLife trends with our clients and what the impact would be. These types of exchanges are the most important part of the ideation and development process we call Design Thinking. These sessions provide foundation and insight into current culture and spark innovative ideas for processes, services or products. At Tarkett, we work to be more than a flooring manufacturer. We consider ourselves collaborative partners in innovating holistic solutions for ever-evolving design challenges.
WorkLife Lab 2020 | 25 Innovation DIGITAL PRINT AND IMPACT ON DESIGN
• Digital printing has changed the way we think about customization for hard surface flooring • Our vertically integrated process is highly efficient with short lead-times • Larger pattern repeats result in more design variation • Print-on-demand with low minimums allows for site specific design • Recolor an existing pattern or co-create a new design
26 | WorkLife Lab 2020 Group Break-Outs FUTURE TREND DISCUSSION Convivial, fluid, and nourishing.
What do the trend topics Convivial, Fluid and Nourishing mean to you? And how do you see them impacting your work? Can we “future proof” a workplace? How do you see these trends impacting a Circular Economy business model? We asked our cohort to discuss these questions and more in small groups, then share their thoughts with the larger audience. Interesting ideas and perspectives were exchanged. Consistently, we agreed that it’s impossible to “future-proof” a workplace, especially with the rate of speed that technology drives innovation. Our environments need to adapt and change – agility is still the name of the game. So what does that look like? Tarkett launched a WorkLife research project in conjunction with CoreNet and FranklinTill to really understand what the users of any given space need and want from their environment. Our research project included 10 countries (North America and EMEA) and over 4,000 people. We asked them how they work, what they’re concerned about, and what challenges they face.
The results of the survey are available for download by country here. The Collection Infinies Visualizer can be found here.
WorkLife Lab 2020 | 27 Color of the Moment PALETTE ONE
Pantone 19-4726 Atlantic Deep
Pantone Black UP
Pantone 18-1710 Grape Nectar
Pantone 13-0746 Maize
Pantone 18-1435 Withered Rose
Pantone 769 U Pantone 17-0235 Piquant Green
28 | WorkLife Lab 2020 Color of the Moment PALETTE TWO
10 Key Trends for 2020
Colour Discover the colour directions that will be key drivers across products and interiors in 2020, including the emergence of acid brights and The Colour: 10 Key Trends 2020 return of neutrals can be found here.
Pantone 16-0737 Pantone 17-4402 Pantone 18-1355 Behr Burnished Gold Neutral Gray Rooibos Tea @alusiduk
Pantone 19-4540 Pantone 11-4801 Deep Lagoon Tofu
Pantone 13-1208 Pantone 16-4525 Peachy Keen Maui Blue
WorkLife Lab 2020 | 29 Color of the Future PALETTE ONE
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Pantone 18-1720 Pantone 17-3914 Violet Quartz Sharkskin
Pantone 14-4306 Pantone 18-1710 Cloud Blue Grape Nectar
Pantone 17-2601 Pantone 12-4301 Zinc Almond Milk
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30 | WorkLife Lab 2020 Color of the Future PALETTE TWO
Pantone 18-1445 Pantone 18-1409 Pantone 1665 U Pantone 19-1521 Spicy Orange Peppercorn Red Mahogany
Pantone 876 U Pantone 19-1034 Pantone 19-1725 Pantone 18-1807 Breen Tawny Port Twilight Muave
Pantone 19-1534 Pantone 206 U Pantone 16-4010 Pantone 11-4801 Pantone 18-1354 Merlot Dusty Blue Tofu Burnt Ochre
WorkLife Lab 2020 | 31 Color of Yosemite PALETTE ONE
John Muir loved Yosemite as much as we do, and his August 1899 article in the Atlantic Journal reflects the inspiration that he drew from nature and the new National Park. We thought it would be fun to use color to interpret his words.
THE FIVE PHRASES WE WORKED FROM WERE:
• Rugged Beauty • Divine Light • Alluring Forms • Profound Solitude • Unbreakable Order
Pantone 14-4107 Pantone 17-1316 Quiet Gray Portabella
Pantone 19-5004 Pantone 18-1409 Urban Chic Peppercorn
Pantone 14-4506 Pantone 17-0510 Ether Silver Sage
Pantone 18-0220 Pantone 14-4505 Pantone 16-0518 Pantone 18-1807 Mayfly Smoke Gray Green Twilight Muave
32 | WorkLife Lab 2020 Color of Yosemite PALETTE TWO
Pantone 16-0000 Pantone 17-4032 Paloma Lichen Blue
Pantone 17-1736 Pantone 13-3801 Sun Kissed Coral Crystal Gray
Pantone 7734 U Pantone 18-4023 Pantone 18-5611 Blue Ashes Dark Forest
Pantone 14-0952 Pantone 16-1347 Spicy Mustard Peach Caramel
Pantone 17-4412 Smoke Blue
Pantone 18-5204 Granite Gray
WorkLife Lab 2020 | 33 34 | WorkLife Lab 2020 The Awe of Ahwahnee We had a stunningly sunny winter day in Yosemite and, by mid-afternoon, our group was ready to enjoy a little free time. Some went hiking or took a historic hotel tour, while others enjoyed the majestic views from the lounge with a cocktail (very strenuous indeed). The perfect finish to our day included Jeff Fenwick, who graciously hosted his President’s Dinner at The Ahwahnee Hotel. The crown jewel of the national park lodges, it’s an icon of Yosemite National Park – joining the likes of El Capitan and Half Dome as must-see landmarks. Commissioned in the 1920s in the pursuit of drawing more affluent visitors to Yosemite National Park, The Ahwahnee is a testament to the vision and perseverance of American ingenuity. More than 5,000 tons of stone, 1,000 tons of steel, and 30,000 feet of lumber were transported through the mountains to create the hotel. Its towering ceilings, massive stone fireplaces, intricately hand-stenciled beams and handmade stained glass windows show beautiful period craftsmanship and artistry. Architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood went on to design such historic landmarks as the Grand Canyon Lodge, the San Francisco Mint and the Rincon Center in San Francisco. Nearly a century later, our group was still impressed with The Ahwahnee and enjoyed the President’s Dinner immensely!
WorkLife Lab 2020 | 35 Smore Time Together ’ We ended our time together just as we’d begun...over food. The bond of communal cooking can happen anywhere and involve any level of culinary skill. The details are different. The impact is the same. Arriving as strangers, we left as friends.
CHEF MELISSA’S BALSAMIC DRESSING CARAMEL STUFFED S’MORES
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar Rolo candies 1/2 cup olive oil Marshmallows 4 Tablespoons honey or sugar Graham Crackers 1 minced fresh clove of garlic Roasting stick 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper • Stuff the Rolo inside the marshmallow before • Whisk vinegar and honey or sugar until it has roasting it on the fire. The beloved candy fits dissolved, then add garlic, S&P, whisk while slowly perfectly inside the fluffy, white treat – it’s like they pouring the olive oil in to the bowl. were made for each other. • After all ingredients are emulsified store your • Once the Rolo is secured inside the marshmallow, dressing up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator in a roast it as you normally would. mason jar, shake before each use. • Next, plop the warm sweet between the two graham crackers and enjoy. HARVEST SALAD If you’re on a bit of a s’more kick, we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our other twists on this 6 cups fresh spring mix or baby spinach classic campfire treat! (link to additional recipes) 1 cup sliced strawberries 1/4 cup feta cheese 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds More S’mores recipes can be found here • Toss with Chef Melissa’s Balsamic Dressing.
36 | WorkLife Lab 2020 WorkLife Lab 2020 | 37 Color Palette Chips
COLOR OF THE MOMENT PALETTE ONE
Pantone 19-4726 Pantone Black UP Pantone 18-1710 Pantone 13-0746 Pantone 18-1435 Pantone 17-0235 Pantone 769 U Atlantic Deep Grape Nectar Maize Withered Rose Piquant Green
COLOR OF THE MOMENT PALETTE TWO
Pantone 16-0737 Pantone 17-4402 Pantone 18-1355 Pantone 19-4540 Pantone 11-4801 Pantone 13-1208 Pantone 16-4525 Burnished Gold Neutral Gray Rooibos Tea Deep Lagoon Tofu Peachy Keen Maui Blue
COLOR OF THE FUTURE PALETTE ONE
Pantone 18-1720 Pantone 17-3914 Pantone 14-4306 Pantone 18-1710 Pantone 17-2601 Pantone 12-4301 Violet Quartz Sharkskin Cloud Blue Grape Nectar Zinc Almond Milk
COLOR OF THE FUTURE PALETTE TWO
Pantone 18-1445 Pantone 18-1409 Pantone 1665 U Pantone 19-1521 Pantone 876 U Pantone 19-1034 Pantone 19-1725 Spicy Orange Peppercorn Red Mahogany Breen Tawny Port
Pantone 18-1807 Pantone 19-1534 Pantone 206 U Pantone 16-4010 Pantone 11-4801 Pantone 18-1354 Twilight Muave Merlot Dusty Blue Tofu Burnt Ochre
38 | WorkLife Lab 2020 Color Palette Chips
COLOR OF YOSEMITE PALETTE ONE
Pantone 14-4107 Pantone 17-1316 Pantone 14-4506 Pantone 17-0510 Pantone 18-0220 Pantone 19-5004 Pantone 18-1409 Quiet Gray Portabella Ether Silver Sage Mayfly Urban Chic Peppercorn
Pantone 16-0518 Pantone 14-4505 Pantone 18-1807 Gray Green Smoke Twilight Muave
COLOR OF YOSEMITE PALETTE TWO
Pantone 16-0000 Pantone 17-4032 Pantone 17-1736 Pantone 13-3801 Pantone 7734 U Pantone 18-5204 Pantone 18-4023 Paloma Lichen Blue Sun Kissed Coral Crystal Gray Granite Gray Blue Ashes
Pantone 18-5611 Pantone 14-0952 Pantone 16-1347 Pantone 17-4412 Dark Forest Spicy Mustard Peach Caramel Smoke Blue
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