The Office donkey emerged out of researching the impact of COVID-19 on office settings and how it changed work accordingly. One key aspect of the post-pandemic era is that home office became widely accepted and is now an integral part of many jobs. Although comfortable and appreciated, technology and video calls lack the quality of actual face-to-face communication. The time actually still spent at the office therefore focusses now on personal interactions and relationships.
The Office Donkey is a playful approach in contrast to usually sober office furniture. It is designed to carry various modules on its back that promote togetherness and social cohesion. These modules work together with the donkey as a platform and standalone.
The donkey acts as a platform for a variety of modules that can be attached in different ways. These modules are designed to establish “social knots” within office spaces, may it be casually sitting together after hours or actively collaborating on a project.