Designing the New Creative Workspace | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12019-10-30T20:30:09+08:00PeatixXTRADesigning the New Creative Workspacetag:peatix.com,2014:event-338842014-04-24T19:00:00SGT2014-04-24T19:00:00SGTThe workspace environment is traditionally a sterile, straightforward space planned for work. George Soo will be sharing his insights on how his team created a range of furniture for XTRA - furniture that is mobile, and purposefully built with specific functions to fit into the modern-day office's emphasis on creating a more kinetic work environment.Profile of SpeakerGeorge Soo is an Industrial Designer by training whose range of contract furniture designs can be seen in the National Library and many various corporate offices in Singapore. He has also supplied and project managed the outfitting of several hospitality and entertainment spaces including St James Powerstation, St Regis, Tanuki Raw @ Orchard Central and The Secret Mermaid @ OFC. A nominee in the President's Design Award 2013 for his designs, the Singapore born designer is also the founder for FLIQ - a creative consultancy that helps companies design, package and brand products intended for commercial use. Be it an object, furniture, a space, or service, FLIQ believes that product and brand planning go hand in hand, and offers a fresh perspective to the everyday by looking at ways to make the most mundane of products look and perform better.