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Bridging the Gap: How Higher Education and Workplace Design are Inspiring One Another

  • Writer: Elaina Yezzi
    Elaina Yezzi
  • Jan 7, 2025
  • 1 min read

Updated: Nov 7, 2025

Open collegiate interior space with glass-walled meeting rooms, ancillary seating, conference style seating, and training rooms reflecting the blending of workplace and collegiate design.
Higher education and workplace design gaps are being bridged as the two ecosystems draw inspiration from one another. Campuses are incorporating elements of workplace design to prepare students to enter the workplace.

As the workforce evolves, the gap between designing for higher education and designing for the workplace continues to shrink. Higher education institutions are incorporating workplace-inspired elements to prepare students for the professional world, while corporate environments are borrowing from the campus experience to attract and retain top talent.


This two-way exchange of ideas reflects a growing recognition that dynamic, choice-based spaces—where people can select environments that suit their needs in the moment—are key to fostering productivity, collaboration, and engagement.






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