Pod Space

Project Description

The pandemic has forced many people and many companies to re-evaluate what "work" looks like. In a time when most knowledge-based work is done from home, productivity has grown and meetings became more inclusive. When the workspaces (and study spaces) reopen a lot of people will be able to compare these "remote" and "on-site" experiences and draw from them to imagine a better way to work. For this design challenge, our team re-imagined what a workspace could look like.

Problem

The countless hours lost in commuting and endless distractions on public transit, makes many knowledge workers dread returning back to the work commute.

Insights

In 2019, Los Angeles drivers wasted an average of 102 hours stuck in traffic. Workers with commutes of 60 minutes or more lose a week’s work of productivity. Commuters are looking for ways to effectively use their time while commuting to and from work. They also prefer to have a single seat and private space to be productive during their commute.

Solutions

Pod Space is a pod inside commuter trains that are soundproof to block out distracting sounds, has a monitor the user can connect to via Bluetooth, a height-adjustable desk to use while standing or sitting, wifi connectivity, and the frosted glass doors to provide privacy. The pod can be used to watch online tutorials, take an online course, and spend time developing a new skill.