Finalist: Disrupting
Interaction Awards 2024
Even in the post-pandemic era, hybrid office types (Hybrid) are still a trend. It has been recognized that offices will enhance flexibility for better use of space while maintaining office workflow requirements. We noticed that the issues caused by the current electrical system that offices used:
- Lack of Flexibility The position of outlets is fixed after the installation, limiting staff to use their laptops only in certain locations.
- Sustainability Concern Traditional renovation processes generate countless waste wires, posing environmental problems.
- Cost: Time & Financial Concern If staff requires additional or relocated outlets to suit their electronic needs, they may need to go through time-consuming administrative procedures to have workers perform the changes. The company incurs expenses each time workers need to add or move outlets.
Amoeba aims to change the situation. Amoeba is a modular raised floor system that transforms the traditional office into a sustainable workspace. Leveraging seamless app and product design, this eco-friendly working floor system can be assembled and reused. Amoeba decreases the environmental burden generated during office renovation, and creates a flexible workplace; meetings can be held anywhere, and workstations can be placed in various
