Author Archives: David
Re-shaping educational space for neurodivergent individuals
Re-shaping educational space for neurodivergent individuals For many educational establishments, finding the physical space or the finance to dedicate resources to neurodivergent pupils has been difficult. But smart sensory furniture solutions are changing the picture. If they didn’t know it already, educational decision-makers are quickly realising that physical space is at a
Read moreAs easy as coffee, wi-fi and a Nook
How retail, hospitality and leisure spaces are flexing to attract remote workers and fresh revenue The pandemic has pressed fast-forward on what is being dubbed the work-from-anywhere phenomenon. Businesses that previously had no relation to the world of work are recognising that how we work has changed for good, and that their
Read moreNook receives official recognition as an internationally Certified Autism Resource
Nook receives official recognition as an internationally Certified Autism Resource We have always been driven to design in support of neurodiverse minds – this was our founding aim as a business. So, to receive official recognition of our work from an established authority in the field of autistic support makes us especially
Read moreMaking event space inclusive for all
Making event space inclusive for all Busy events can be particularly disruptive for individuals who are neurodivergent. And whilst there has been excellent progress from organisers in terms of providing a comfortable event experience for the physically disabled, only now are decision-makers beginning to think in terms of neurodiversity. Building back better
Read moreNook Helping Healthcare Battle COVID
COVID wiped out our Event Calendar. Now we are helping the healthcare sector to battle COVID. Nook has delivered its acoustic, autism certified wellness pods for free to hospitals across the UK and Netherlands to offer hard-working frontline staff a place to recharge, refocus and recuperate during tiring shifts. Nook pods are
Read moreThe ‘new normal’ workspace must nurture and champion the neurodivergent
The ‘new normal’ workspace must nurture and champion the neurodivergent. Talk of emerging from the pandemic into a ‘new normal’ is everywhere. But what should this new normal look like? Well, if businesses are determined to make a change and to do things differently then it is absolutely essential that practical consideration
Read moreNook Touches Down at Allegiant Stadium, Home of the Las Vegas Raiders
Ford Sensory Nooks deliver an oasis of calm for neurodiverse fans and their families The Las Vegas Raiders have partnered with sensory furniture-design specialist Nook to provide innovative support for any fan that needs a quiet space to take a break from the excitement at Allegiant Stadium. Inclusivity is a priority for
Read moreWhen a major re-fit isn’t an option, modularity and flexibility is the key
When a major re-fit isn’t an option, modularity and flexibility is the key As the working landscape changes, businesses have a difficult task ahead of them. Nook Pods’ David O’Coimin explains the benefits of modularity and flexibility. The post-pandemic workspace has to change – everyone’s agreed on that at least. But huge
Read moreNook & Acendo: New Video Conference Huddle Pods
ONE OF THE WORLDS ONLY VIDEO CONFERENCE HUDDLE PODS. A great example of how well set up a Nook Pod is to integrate technology – the combination of Nook and Acendo by Harman. The Nook Pod allows Acendo to be completely integrated into a huddle environment. The video ‘conference’ huddle pod includes all
Read moreHow acoustics affect wellbeing
One of the most widely recognised symbols of British tourism, the red telephone box is now almost redundant in its original use. Nowadays you’re more likely to find these iconic phone booths stuffed full of books, street food or housing community defibrillators. Built in the 1920s, the telephone box was purely functional:
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