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The women of design – inventors, architects, and creators
It is a great shame that much of recorded history sorely lacks female presence. However, the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence – Anna Kowalczyk’s Brakująca połowa dziejów (‘The missing half of history’), or Katherine Halligan’s Herstory are just a couple...
Mar 23, 2023

Inclusive ergonomics. How to make products that fit everybody?
“Jack of all trades, master of none” – are all efforts to design products that fit the widest range of consumers doomed to fail? To get to the bottom of this, we must first answer the most pressing question: what is inclusivity and how can you apply it to designing f...
Mar 16, 2023

A productive woman’s desk
The way you design and organize your workspace has a huge impact on your productivity. While searching for an ideal way to arrange your home office, you should consider your own unique needs, but you can also draw inspiration from the experts. Since March is a month ...
Mar 8, 2023

3D configurator – how to create a product fit for individual needs?
Online shopping is fraught with potential risk – you can find that a product which looked fantastic in photos or even videos, does not live up to your expectations. Without hesitation, we here at Oakywood decided to treat this problem as a challenge. Taking advantage...
Feb 28, 2023

Taking care of your mental health while working remotely
The ability to recognize and name your emotions, maintaining and growing relationships with coworkers, setting boundaries and separating your work from your private life – these are all incredibly important aspects of caring for your mental health while working from ...
Feb 16, 2023

The toxic productivity trap
Finding 5, 10, or 50 ‘surefire ways to increase productivity’ isn’t a huge challenge – the internet is full of listicles and tips on how to make a better use of your time. Nothing wrong with that, right? Not at all if you plan to achieve your maximum efficiency with ...
Feb 9, 2023

Remote work and its health issues
Despite its many advantages, remote work can sometimes result in various physical and mental health issues – today we will focus on the body. Together with physiotherapist Piotr Piaskowski @fizjologika, we have assembled a number of tips for dealing with the physical...
Feb 2, 2023

How to design a creativity boosting workspace
The space you occupy, the way it looks, and the way it makes you feel, has a huge impact on your productivity and ability to generate fresh ideas, especially in a creative field. A stale work environment could make even the most creative minds lose their sparkle. Thi...
Jan 26, 2023

The 2023 OakyTrends
The beginning of the year is not only a time for resolutions and plans. It is also a great opportunity to look at the trends set to shape our reality in the coming months. We compiled some forecasts for the areas closest to our hearts. Have a look at our 2023 OakyTre...
Jan 19, 2023

Mindful holidays
The end of the year is a rather special time: on one hand, we might be a little tired after running the 12-month marathon, on the other – we can feel the new energy coming, bringing with it hope and motivation for change. We tend to have a bit more free time on our h...
Dec 22, 2022

The magnetic comfort – Oakywood’s MagSafe collection
From the very beginning of Oakywood’s existence, we prove that new technologies love the company of natural materials and minimalistic design. This time (and it’s not the first time!), we have decided to create something for Apple users, including ourselves: multifun...
Dec 15, 2022

A conscious gift-giving guide
During the month of December, we tend to get bombarded with the topic of gift-giving – all media, marketing campaigns, and commercials chanting in unison: ‘GIVE, GIVE, GIVE!’. There is usually nothing wrong with that – both giving and receiving gifts is a pleasant ex...
Dec 9, 2022

A minimalistic workspace with a classic desk
Natural materials, toned down, eye-friendly colors, functional but comfortable equipment, and a minimalistic aesthetics – an office space with this vibe invites productivity and work-life balance. What makes minimalism such a great home office design solution? And h...
Nov 28, 2022

Rebranding – Oakywood turning a new leaf
Continuous growth and tireless pursuit of functional solutions to fully meet our clients’ needs – these are the goals which have been part of Oakywood’s ethos from the very beginning. For the past year, we have been working on some big changes to help us reach those ...
Nov 15, 2022

Micro – meso – macro, the 3M break system
Productivity without maintaining a work-life balance is a surefire way of getting professional burnout. Work without breaks, overload of assignments, and chronic stress cause your motivation to plummet, making even your dream job just an unpleasant necessity. To prev...
Oct 19, 2022

Remote work in the fall according to the Oakywood team
Shorter days, cloudy skies, gloomy weather – the fall season doesn’t give us much incentive to be productive, especially working from home where the comfy couch and a cozy blanket tempt you to binge-watch a series. How can you motivate yourself to steer away from the...
Oct 13, 2022

Handy accessories that make your work easier
Working in a tidy and organized area makes it much easier to stay motivated and focused on your work. This is why it’s so important to arrange your workspace in a way that promotes these conditions and puts you in a good mood. Here are some seemingly unassuming items...
Oct 6, 2022

Create a workspace that works for you
One of the biggest upsides of working remotely is being able to design your own place of work. A home office tailored to your personal needs is not only ergonomically and functionally superior but also makes work more enjoyable and comfortable. Here are some useful t...
Sep 30, 2022
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