TORONTO, Canada – February 23, 2016
Adopting the Virtual Reality (VR) trend – office interior design firm, Mayhew introduces the Canadian industry to enhanced feasibility studies through this new technology. With services including interior design, furnishing and flooring solutions, facility and move management, Mayhew identified the ideal opportunity to offer advanced solutions for customers who are preparing to change, update or build their dream workspace. Mayhew’s added value VR service allows a client to experience a designed space at various stages of a project.
President & CEO, Marcia Mayhew shares, “We are thrilled to be one of the first-to-market in our industry with the exciting launch of VR technology. Leveraging VR transforms the workplace design and solution experience for our clients – and has the potential to expand their perspective of what they envisioned for their space and furniture – before any significant investment.”
Mayhew promotes 6 key benefits of VR as part of an office interior design process:
1. Allows for quick & informed decisions about real estate, design, constructability – before any significant investment
2.Showcases design options, visions for space & furniture solutions – prior to installing or constructing
3.Saves time & cost by validating the right design at all stakeholder levels
4.Guides the communication process for organization-wide workplace strategies & engagement
5.Acts as an innovative change management tool to fast track & heighten user acceptance
6.Allows for future scenarios to be experienced quickly & effectively
President & CEO, Marcia MayhewAs part of Mayhew’s mandate to act as industry leaders, the recent implementation of VR technology drives back to their client-first positioning. “We are continuously creating new and exciting ways to communicate and manage physical space change. Through this new technology, Mayhew can provide our customers with better solutions and options to ensure the end result is exactly what they expected – even better!”, remarks Paul Bradshaw, V.P. Workplace Strategy.
VR, which is often referred to as immersive multimedia or computer-simulated reality essentially, allows the user to experience various aspects of an environment by transporting them into a simulated physical replication.
Through various devices including headsets, global technology companies offer a variety of options to experience VR right at home, in an office or remotely.
Marcia Mayhew comments, “As validated by daily investment news stories that Facebook, Google, Samsung and Apple are making in VR, it is evident that this immersive, advanced technology is the future. Our early adoption and incorporation of VR is just one more way in which Mayhew continues to be innovative, evolve and keep on-trend with advances in technology.”
ABOUT MAYHEW
As one of Canada’s largest commercial interior design and contract furnishing firms, Mayhew inspires and guides companies to leverage their investment in people and real estate. By creating work environments that optimize space, promote communication and foster collaboration, Mayhew enables clients to reflect their brand through their workspace, enhancing productivity and wellness. Mayhew creates workplaces that work™.
Mayhew’s Richmond Hill, Ontario headquarters is home to their office, warehouse and distribution center. Mayhew also has a satellite office in Kitchener.
Clients include Bell Media, Hydro One, Pfaff Automotive, GSK, Region of Halton, City of Markham, KIA and Mazda.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST AN INTERVIEW PLEASE CONTACT:
what does your dream workspace look like?