Remote work blog

Although the Oaky Earth Week and the environmental awareness month are now coming to an end, taking good care of the planet remains our priority. Sustainable production, responsible sourcing of materials, zero waste lifestyle, and utilizing green energy make up only ...

Sustainable production begins much earlier than expected – before the materials get to the workshop, decisions regarding their source need to be made. This blog post will walk you through the manufacturing process of our desks and office accessories – from raw materi...

Building a sustainable brand is not a simple task, but it is one worth making the effort for. With the Earth Day fast approaching, we are reminded that the decisions we make with the good of the planet in mind, are the best investment in the future. At Oakywood, ecol...

Following the natural rhythm of the seasons is an ancient custom still cultivated in, for example, Ayurveda. Coordinating your everyday life with the cycle of nature helps in achieving wellbeing which can lead to increased productivity, creativity, and receptiveness ...

A fully remote or hybrid work style is no longer an unusual work arrangement or a rare employee perk – this model of work is steadily becoming the new norm, at least in professions that allow for it. Working out of a home office has its benefits as well as drawbacks,...

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...

“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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ho...