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In open-plan offices, employees share space with many other employees and with equipment, and the offices are generally made out of moveable partitions (partial-height screens) and modular furniture.
However, the openness of the office and the high density of people may create too little privacy and too much interaction over which occupants have little or no control. Today, many employees are knowledge workers, who require a combination of privacy and interaction to complete their tasks. If the office layout and furniture are not carefully designed, the occupants can experience reduced privacy, increased distraction, and general discomfort with their cubicles.
Open-plan office designers should consider both the functionality and aesthetics of an open-plan office. A good office design should focus on employees' most important needs (visual or acoustic privacy, access to daylight, access to resources, etc.) to create a satisfying environment.
