Speed Mentoring – London, UK: 2019 @Gensler - Women in Office Design

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Speed Mentoring – London, UK: 2019 @Gensler

Gensler’s executive leadership team provided speed-dating style mentoring to young designers and architects of WOD. This popular event where Gensler opened the doors to its new offices turned out to be WOD’s largest networking events in mid 2019.

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Join us at @clerkenwelldesignweek on May 22nd for

Join us at @clerkenwelldesignweek on May 22nd for @darc_magazine’s “Women in Industry Networking Brunch” at Design Fields!

Connect with inspiring women from the worlds of architecture, lighting, furniture, and workplace design for a morning dedicated to meaningful conversations, collaboration, and fresh perspectives.

Hear from industry leaders including; Rachael Davidson (@womeninarchuk), Carmela Dagnello (@womeninlighting_uk), Harsha Kotak (WOD) and Helen Ankers (@darc_magazine).

They’ll be sharing insights on leadership, mentorship, and driving diversity in the built environment.

📅 22 May
🕘 9:00 – 11:00
📍 Design Fields (CDW)

CDW registration required to attend.

#WomenInDesign #NetworkingBrunch #darcmedia #DesignLeadership #WIA #WIL #WOD #LightingDesign #Architecture #InteriorDesign #Design #CDW2025

A limited number of spaces remain for next Wednesd

A limited number of spaces remain for next Wednesday’s event in partnership with @beneoffice during @clerkenwelldesignweek

Join leading workplace designers and thinkers as they explore the science and art of designing for the senses - and why this approach is critical to the future of work.

We’ll be hearing from Shelley Quinn (@hlwinternational), Sophie Foster (@mmosersocial), Patricia Möckesch (@beneoffice), Jeni Durksen (@mmosersocial), Fitzroy Godfrey (@tpbennettllp) and Harsha Kotak (WOD and @sustainable.design.collective).

Register your attendance using the link in our bio.

#womeninofficedesign #CDW202

Less than one week remains until our first event a

Less than one week remains until our first event at this year’s @clerkenwelldesignweek in collaboration with @teknion

We’ll be exploring traits and qualities of the Gen Z generation, and how workplace design needs to adapt. This will see two view points - one from young designers (Gen Z and Alpha) and the other from Senior Design leaders - we will discuss how Gen Z are transforming work and what this change means for workplace design.

The panel includes; Chelsea Bernardez (@gensler_design), Jane Clay (@gensler_design), Shannon Pope-Ellis (@mcm_uk), Sameeha Joshi (Peldon Rose), Harsha Kotak (WOD and @sustainable.design.collective), Fanis Violentis (@gensler_design), Nadia Barakat (@gensler_design), Thomas Jack (@mcm_uk) and Isabela Alves (@mcm_uk).

Register your attendance - link in bio.

#womeninofficedesign #CDW2025

The countdown for our new German Chapter has begun

The countdown for our new German Chapter has begun! ⏳💥

Women in Office Design (WOD) is expanding to Germany - with the official launch taking place as part of the @wiafestival

📍 Date & Location: 25 June 2025 · 17.30 Uhr · Sedus Hub, Reinhardtstraße 29A, 10117 Berlin

🎤 Launch Event: IMPACT OF WOMEN IN OFFICE DESIGN

Reimagining workspaces through female foresight. This event will explore the role of women in shaping the future of the workplace and discuss how office design can reflect identity, foster innovation, and drive meaningful change in a hybrid world.

📣 Full programme details, speakers, and panelists to be announced soon.

🗓️ Save the Date - a powerful conversation on design, leadership, and the evolving workplace is coming to Berlin.

#WOD #WODGermany #WIAFestival #WorkplaceDesign #OfficeCulture #FemaleLeadership #NewWork @sedus_official

We're thrilled to be teaming up with @kieurope dur

We're thrilled to be teaming up with @kieurope during @clerkenwelldesignweek to explore sustainable plastics.

📣 Hear from Harsha Kotak (Founder, Women in Office Design & Co-founder, @sustainable.design.collective), Asif Din (Sustainability Director, @perkinswill), Luke Pearson, (Director, @pearsonlloyd), Lydia Randall (Director, @wearebdg), Joanna Knight (Co-founder, @sustainable.design.collective), Jeremy McWhinney (Operations Director, @kieurope) and Alex Webb (Senior Sustainability Consultant, @the_furniture_practice) during this insightful panel discussion around the true impact and future of plastics in sustainable workspace design.

👉 Register via the link in our bio.

#womeninofficedesign #CDW2025

If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for o

If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for our events taking place this month at @clerkenwelldesignweek

➡️ “New Kids on the Block: Understanding Gen Z & More” at @teknion

➡️ “Designing for the Senses” at @beneoffice

➡️ “Sustainable Plastic: A Myth of Reality?” at @kieurope

We hope to see you there!

#womeninofficedesign

Join us during @clerkenwelldesignweek as we partne

Join us during @clerkenwelldesignweek as we partner with @teknion for an engaging round table discussion to learn about the general traits and qualities of Gen Z as well as their requirements in a workplace.

Two teams - one comprising of young designers (Gen Z and Alpha) and the other team of Design leaders - will discuss how Gen Z are transforming work and what this change means for the workplace design.

Witness compelling arguments, real-world insights, and lively discussion as leaders and young designers discuss the future of design. Expect a dynamic exchange of ideas as we explore the future of design in a diverse generational workplace. Don’t miss this thought-provoking event that explores the intersection of technology, creativity, and generational experience!

Register your place - link in bio.

#womeninofficedesign

Good design needs diverse perspectives – and a str

Good design needs diverse perspectives - and a strong network to support them. We’re excited to announce the launch of WOD Germany! 🎉

Our new German chapter marks WOD’s official arrival in Germany, led by Susanne Brandherm (@brandherm_krumrey), Bernadette Trepte (Real Communcations), Lisa Rosa Bräutigam (@nuwo.co) and @harsha.kotak (WOD)

🎯 Our mission:

• Support and elevate women across the industry
• Share knowledge and lived experiences
• Reimagine the future of the workplace - together

📣 We’ll soon be revealing the date and location of their very first event in Berlin. Stay tuned - we can’t wait to share what’s coming!

#WomenInOfficeDesign #WODGermany #OfficeDesign #NewWork #FemaleLeadership

On Wednesday 21st May at this year's @clerkenwelld

On Wednesday 21st May at this year's @clerkenwelldesignweek we're partnering with @beneoffice for an interactive event centred around designing for the senses.

Workplace design must go beyond functionality and aesthetics. In this panel, we explore how sensory design — engaging touch, sound, sight, smell, and even intuition — can be harnessed to create environments that support focus, wellbeing, creativity, and human connection.

How do materials, acoustics, lighting, biophilia, and spatial flow affect how we feel in a space — not just how it looks? And how can designers tap into multisensory strategies to meet the evolving expectations of a workforce that craves meaning, comfort, and inspiration in where they work?

Register to join us - link in bio.

#CDW2025 @harsha.kotak

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