Testing internally and externally dramatically refined design elements and illuminated new paths on the user’s journey. Findings from internal validation tests, external trial runs, and anecdotal everyday experience put theory to the test. Feedback of all kinds not only shaped the design, but helped our team to formulate and refine a bulletproof philosophy behind our actions.

The R&D corner, after early prototypes were installed for testing.

Local businesses interested in supporting innovation were irreplaceably helpful in affording real-world scenarios to test early prototypes. Feedback from their employees and usage statistics drove key design decision moving forward.

This image shows a nearby local office before the install of MeSpace units.

This image shows the result of the reconfiguration, using V6 prototypes. Our team was happy to see the success of a ‘neighborhood,’ and the office was able to add 6 new private workstations, a social space, and lose zero of their existing open desks.

Initial users were hesitant. Experienced ones were enthusiastic. Our units saw full occupancy on every in-office day, and afforded valuable feedback to the team.

Specifically, interviews with users of this setup revealed a critical oversight in the construction of the ceiling panel in that it failed to block sound in a low-ceiling environment, prompting a rework of its construction.

This image shows the same office after the neighborhood of units was installed.

Students and faculty in educational environments similarly lack personal workspaces. Partnering with colleges across the US, students had the chance to find unique focus in the units.

MeSpace at Vanderbilt University

MeSpace units were thoroughly tested in the home field. In order stress test materials and understand the nuance of the unit, I’ve been working in various versions of MeSpace prototypes for the last 3 years.

Below was my setup in a Version 5 prototype, c. 2023