Designers and manufacturers showcased solutions aimed at meeting the needs of a hybrid workforce while embracing sustainability, sensory intelligence, and user empowerment. Behind many of these advancements is LINAK lifting column technology that continues to quietly—but critically—power the motion that makes modern office environments more human.
1. Adaptability is the New Standard
Offices today must flex and shift with the needs of their users. From agile desking to reconfigurable meeting areas, workspaces are being built to respond to constant change—whether it’s a new team, a new task, or a new way of working. Furniture was designed to transform with minimal effort, encouraging on-the-fly transitions between focus, collaboration, and relaxation.
LINAK technology supports this demand for adaptability by enabling smooth, reliable movement within workstations and more. Height-adjustable applications powered by LINAK lifting columns allow users to customize their environment with ease, creating spaces that can pivot as quickly as work does.
2. Spaces Built for Neurodiversity
Designing for neurodiversity took a front seat in 2025. The workplace is increasingly being shaped to meet a broad range of sensory, cognitive, and social preferences. This includes offering visual and acoustic variety, zones for both solitude and stimulation, and furnishings that empower individuals to adjust their space based on their personal comfort.
LINAK contributes to these inclusive environments by enabling highly customizable workstations. Adjustable desks and tables make it possible for users to personalize their settings—whether through changing height to reduce sensory input, maintaining consistency with programmable presets, or creating a defined physical boundary within a larger space. It’s all about giving individuals more control, leading to greater comfort and better focus.
3. Sustainability with a Purpose
Sustainability is no longer a feature—it’s an expectation. This year’s designs reflected thoughtful material choices, extended product lifecycles, and modular systems built to reduce waste and improve long-term flexibility. The emphasis was on designing smarter, not just greener.
LINAK aligns with this mindset through energy-efficient lifting column systems engineered for durability and low power consumption. Solutions feature zero standby power and recyclable components, helping manufacturers meet their sustainability goals while extending the life and functionality of their products.
4. Designing for Hybrid Workflows
The hybrid workplace continues to influence how furniture is designed and used. Spaces must support both presence and absence—working just as well for heads-down solo time as they do for team-driven creativity. Furniture shown this year emphasized multipurpose functionality, with pieces designed to serve several roles throughout the day and across different users.
LINAK-powered adjustability plays a key role in these flexible environments. Desks and shared spaces that incorporate LINAK systems can easily shift to meet different tasks, user preferences, and ergonomic needs. This seamless adjustability ensures that the space works for whoever’s using it—whenever they need it.
NeoCon & Design Days 2025 underscored a central truth: the future of the workplace isn’t static—it moves. It responds. It supports. And it adapts. As office furniture evolves to become more intuitive, inclusive, and sustainable, LINAK is behind the scenes enabling that motion with precision, reliability, and purpose. From wellness to neurodiversity, from hybrid work to environmental responsibility, LINAK continues to power the innovations shaping tomorrow’s office—one quiet adjustment at a time.
