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How the past and the present shape the future of design?
Artists taking inspiration from old styles and reinterpreting them in the modern key, the ever repeating trend cycle, bold or subtle callbacks to the bygone eras, and combining the ‘old’ with the ‘new’ - are common themes in design, fashion, architecture, or art. Why...
Oct 26, 2023

People of design: Aleksandra Ciesielska
We have been working on a unique offer to accommodate our business clients for some time now and today, we can proudly say that the Oakywood for Business offer is live. To get to know our new customers a little better, we asked a few chosen interior designers some qu...
Oct 26, 2023

Why is design so important?
Creating products which effortlessly combine beauty with functionality is of utmost importance for everyone here at Oakywood; our accessories are all meticulously designed and thoroughly tested for their usefulness. Since design is one of the key aspects of our brand...
Oct 5, 2023

The MagSafe Puck - new possibilities of the MagSafe collection
Expanding the functionality of our products and ensuring that our accessories offer more than one use, has been one of Oakywood’s goals from the very beginning. This is why our MagSafe collection consists of items which are multipurpose and can be used in a variety o...
Sep 28, 2023

How to arrange a home office with a regulated desk?
Our Standing Desk equipped with an automatic height regulation system is not only a sturdy product, it is also a sizable piece of furniture. You can adjust the tabletop size to your required size, but remember that the frame and engine also take up some space. How ca...
Sep 22, 2023

Recognizing and conquering professional burnout
Professional burnout is an increasingly burning issue - so much so, its updated definition has been added to the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases diagnostic manual. Unfortunately, its early symptoms are quite inconspicuous and can ...
Sep 14, 2023

Lifelong learning - on the importance of constantly learning new things
It might seem like learning ends with the last school bell or receiving your college diploma. It is probably the case for some, but it is certainly not a good example to follow. Lifelong learning has an immense effect on the state of our mind, our health, and our wel...
Sep 7, 2023

Zakopane Style – design from the foothills of the Tatra Mountains
Podhale, or the “Polish Highlands'', is a very distinctive region – especially when it comes to architecture and design. It is also Oakywood’s birthplace, and although our products don’t reference the Podhalan style directly, we still share some common traits: unique...
Aug 31, 2023

Post-vacation blues – how to return to work with no stress
Going back to work after a leisurely break is like going back to the future: at first it’s a shock, but ultimately it feels comforting to be in a familiar environment. Sometimes, however, returning to work seems daunting, like being banished from paradise right back ...
Aug 24, 2023

5 things you need to create an ideal home office
Designing your home office is a process not to be taken lightly – if you want a truly functional and comfortable workspace, you must put in some time and effort. It will all be worth it because a well-fitted space facilitates not only healthy productivity but also go...
Aug 17, 2023

Relax! On the invaluable role of rest and regeneration
There are many tried and tested ways to have a productive summer and remain focused on work despite the wonderful weather outside. However, even religiously sticking to the productivity script will not bring the desired results without proper rest and regeneration of...
Aug 10, 2023

Ada Zielińska & Patryk Hardziej - Embracing the Past.
We’ve recently teamed up with Thisispaper Magazine and together we’ve met with two of the most talented, polish visual artists. Check out the result of this exciting meeting.
Post-War Polish design has been stirring up strong emotions for years. Delving into history...
Aug 3, 2023

Your desk in a bag – a digital nomad’s essentials
The life of a digital nomad, regardless of how adventurous and colorful, can make arranging your workspace a little challenging. Creating an ergonomic and functional setup is no small task when traveling with your entire ‘office’ in a suitcase or a bag. Light and han...
Jul 6, 2023

Work automation. Tools and benefits
How do you stay both mindful of maintaining your work-life balance and also brilliantly efficient at your work? The easiest and most effective solution is work automation. The development of new technologies has made it possible to automate some of our daily tasks, a...
Jun 22, 2023

What are the Sustainable Development Goals?
Managing a company in the 21st century is more than simply chasing profit – it is also a responsibility for our environment and the community. Sustainable business practices should be the norm and not the exception, which is why education is so crucial to this cause....
Jun 9, 2023

Regulated desks: how many benefits do they really have?
Desks with regulated height have become quite popular in recent years, both in office buildings as well as amongst those working from home. We put more thought into our health and wellbeing which directly affects our effectiveness at work – that's why we seek not onl...
May 25, 2023

Remotely working parents: the benefits, drawbacks, differences, and the work-life balance
Working remotely or going into the office; which model of work is the best fit for parents – especially mothers? Working from home seems like the obvious choice, especially considering the flexibility that comes with it. It is a chance to arrange your day so that you...
May 19, 2023

Remotely working mothers. Work-life balance tips tried and tested by Oakywood
Combining a professional career with raising children without sacrificing either of them is an easy task – easy like performing a salto mortale or executing a clean quadruple axel. Remaining equally engaged in each of life’s spheres is a monstrous task. To celebrat...
May 11, 2023
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