Meet the latest 2 person office pod to join the AgilePOD family

We’re delighted to announce that the AgilePOD range has grown and now includes the latest addition – the all new AgilePOD#11!

The AgilePOD#11 offers stylish good looks - just like the other products in the range. Boasting curve appeal, a compact footprint and eye-catching contemporary design, an AgilePOD#11 has been developed to complement modern workplace settings. In addition, thanks to the ingenious design of the AgilePOD#11, we’ve included fixed seating and bench options, whilst this particular acoustic office pod can be made with or without a door. 

Ideal for a wide range of different locations and uses, the all-new AgilePOD#11 is perfect for use as an office pod, phone booth, meeting room or for private study. By providing a quiet, enclosed and sound-proofed space, AgilePODs such as this one offer a practical solution to the problem of finding a private, secluded area within an open plan office.

The AgilePOD#11 is big enough to seat up to two people and comes with range of practical design features including internal LED lighting, USB and charging sockets. Furthermore, as with all of our AgilePODs, this latest addition to the range is fully accessible and wheelchair complaint, making it ideal for use in a wide range of locations, including public sector, education or healthcare settings.

Last and by no means least, the stylish and versatile AgilePOD#11 2 person office pod is exclusive to us here at AgileAcoustics and is available in a choice over 100 attractive colour options.

Contact us to find out more about our range of fully accessible acoustic office pods

 An AgilePOD office pod from AgileAcoustics is the perfect addition to any workplace, public sector or education setting. We work with businesses and organisations throughout the UK, including councils, colleges, universities and corporate clients. To find out more about how we can help you transform your workspaces with an acoustic office pod, why not get in touch with our friendly team?

AgileCAMPER Acoustic Pods: A talking point for your space?

Anyone who keeps up with the comings and goings here at AgileAcoustics will know that ‘innovation’ is a buzzword of ours at our Yorkshire, Salts Mill HQ.

The thing is, while we already have a vast product range, we’re not about to rest on our laurels; we simply must keep developing new concepts that will ultimately make our clients’ lives easier.

So, what’s next on our list then?

Not content with creating a line of practical pods for spaces, such as offices and education  spaces, we’ve gone a little bit quirky with our latest innovation – an AgileCAMPER acoustic pod.

The concept’s been on our mind for some time, so we took to LinkedIn to see what our friends and followers over on the business networking site thought of the idea.

Here’s what we wrote, accompanied by the below picture:

‘Do you like our AgileCAMPER Acoustic Pod Concept? Should we put it into our AgilePOD range? Feedback from workplace experts, facilities gurus, interior designers & camper van geeks would be really appreciated. We’ve got 20 camper-themed mobile phone desk stands to give away to those who leave the most insightful feedback so get commenting. Thank you! #workplace #acoustics #pods #agileworking #hybridwork #videocall’

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6901539844573544448/

Of course, the comments came flooding in; we knew many of you would love the idea of our AgileCAMPER pod, but we didn’t realise quite how many big-name companies would get in touch to express their interest too.

So, why choose a pod like this from AgileAcoustics?

First of all, it makes a great talking point for your space – whether you use it in a breakout area or a foyer. But let’s not forget its acoustic properties too.

Helping to reduce echo and reverberation in the workplace or in a education setting, it’s a great place to host a meeting, take a phone call or relax with colleagues or friends.

Within hardly any time at all, we’d heard from Flutter Entertainment, Adidas, Zurich Insurance and Yorkshire Water via LinkedIn – and while they weren’t all in the market for our camper-inspired pods, the post received some interest nonetheless, with a host of companies enquiring about our other acoustic products.

“Reading the feedback, I think there is a real appetite for more fun products like this.” says Stuart Jones, CEO here at AgileAcoustics.

The attention we received as a result of that post alone has got us thinking up other quirky ideas we could push out there. For example, we’re looking at developing a black London cab acoustic pod for one of the clients who contacted us on the back of the LinkedIn post we published – the possibilities really are endless.  

Customisable Pods for Any Space

Our acoustic pods can even be manufactured in your company’s colours – as well as featuring your logo – to ensure they perfectly complement your space, however and wherever you plan to use them.

Want to chat to us about a unique concept or two for your own business? No idea is too out there – trust us. Say hello to the AgileAcoustics team here via our website and let’s have a chat.

AgilePODS: How We Make Them Inclusive and Accessible

It’s hugely important to us that everyone can benefit from our acoustic pods; it’s just one of the many reasons we work so hard behind the scenes here at AgileAcoustics.

How do we ensure our AgilePODs are inclusive and accessible then?

For starters, acoustic pods that are flush with the floor are made with wheelchair users in mind, too, with the openings of AgilePODs being around 900mm wide. That way, anyone who uses a wheelchair to get around will find it’s always a breeze to get in and out of our pods and enjoy a meeting free from distractions.

Plus, in our larger pods – AgilePOD#1 and AgilePOD#5 – wheelchair users have the space to exit forwards and in reverse.

For the interior and colour contrast, we offer a vast range of fabric shades, to ensure those who are visually impaired can make the most of our pods with few disturbances. Contrasting the shades with the colours on the floor space – for example, grey walls and grey floor coverings simply won’t work – we offer a whole host of combinations that will stand out for all the right reasons.

Our wall sockets also come in different colours to ensure 30 LRV BS8300 visual guidelines are always met

Folding Desks for Even Easier Access for All

We ensure the desks within the pods are at least 700mm high, too. Some are as high as 800mm – and in our AgilePOD#6, the desk folds away for even easier access.

When it comes to lighting, we can supply pods with a handy timer cut-off, ensuring anyone can set the lights to automatically turn off after a set time period. For neurodivergent and visually impaired users, dimmed lighting can be fitted to allow the lighting to be adjusted to meet everyone’s needs.

AgilePODs allow users to have their back to the outside world, but we also appreciate that, within the neurodivergent community, this may not always offer the best level of comfort. With that in mind, we can manufacture pods that allow users to sit to the side, or even, in our larger, two-person pods (thanks to the addition of loose furniture), choose a position to work from that suits them.

Can we improve our pods further still? Let us Know…

Inclusivity and accessibility have always been key considerations here at AgileAcoustics.

Of course, we are still learning lots about this very important requirement – and if you think we can improve any of our acoustic pods, we would love to hear from you via email (hello@AgileAcoustics.co.uk) or telephone (01274 669823).

Want to transform your office? AgilePODs Vs Glass Acoustic Pods

We know we’re slightly biased, but here at AgileAcoustics, we say our AgilePOD – an upholstered acoustic pod – offers many more benefits than the traditional glass acoustic pods you so often see in office settings.

First, our AgilePOD has excellent acoustic credentials, both on the inside and outside of the work pod. What that means for you is, as well as looking great, it also improves the acoustics of an open plan space.

A pop-up, fully powered working pod, the AgilePOD is designed to transform your space with ease. The work pods can even be moved around from room to room, should you want to transport them around your office building. They are also available in a wealth of colours, to ensure they perfectly complement your brand colours.

Impressive Echo and Reverberation

The acoustic benefits were highlighted by our client at Calderdale Council, where we recently installed 4no. Pod#1s in their Bank Hall space, situated at Princess Buildings in Halifax.

Not only did they comment that their colleagues loved working inside the Pods, but they were also really impressed by the reduction in echo and reverberation time in their large Bank Hall office space. Previously, it was an extremely echoey space and our pods have now made all the difference to the team’s work environment.

Our clients also comment that they feel cocooned inside our AgilePODs, while the acoustics are, of course, fantastic. While we’re sure that the acoustics are also pretty good in glass pods, there is no denying that the use of glass on the interior walls must make the spaces slightly reverberant inside.

Add to that the lack of privacy – and a feeling like you are in a goldfish bowl – and you can see why people who choose a glass pod may be envious of those who selected one of our upholstered pods.

Don’t Envy Those with an Upholstered AgilePOD; Get One For Yourself!

We acknowledge that the AgilePOD has a large door aperture (designed for wheelchair access, ventilation and fire reasons), and some clients initially question this. But once they have lived with a Pod – and discovered how easy they are to enter, use and move around a space – they quickly become firm fans of the AgileAcoustics AgilePOD.

 Get in Touch to Learn More

Our current fans include councils, colleges, universities and corporate clients.

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with our friendly team; we’d love to demo a Pod via a Microsoft Teams or Zoom video call if you can spare 10 minutes. We assure you it will be a very worthwhile 10 minutes – let’s chat!

Meet an Innovation that Could Revolutionise How You Work

Whether you’re preparing for a post-Covid-19 return to the office or you’ve yet to leave your business premises during the pandemic, may we introduce you to an innovation that may revolutionise the way you work?

Meet…AgileAcoustics’ AgilePOD – a futuristic-looking offering from our talented team of designers and manufacturers.

What is it exactly?

The AgilePOD is a stylish, pop-up, powered acoustic pod that gives your employees a chance to work away from the hustle and bustle of your main office.

It’s also ideal for a comfortable and practical meeting with clients or even a video call, when noise reduction is key. With optimum noise-cancelling properties (you really wouldn’t expect any less though, would you?), it’s yet another design from our Salts Mill headquarters that marries style with functionality.

The two-person acoustic pod has a cocoon-like design and it can complement your office décor, thanks to the fact that it’s available in a host of colours.

As ever, you can choose a colour from the Abraham Moon & Sons’ or Camira collections – and you can also incorporate your company logo and branding onto the pod. Here is one of our pods in all its glory…

The AgilePOD you see above is one of four bespoke pods we created for the London HQ of global communications agency, Edelman.

With over 6,000 members of staff across 60 offices, Edelman delivers communication strategies to a wealth of clients. They founded in 1952 and have remained an independent, family-run company – with lots of forward-thinking ideas.

“We were thrilled to partner with Edelman recently,” says AgileAcoustics’ Managing Director, Stuart Jones. “They’re a great company who are keen on ensuring their employees can work in a comfortable space that meets everyone’s needs.”

Antony Wiltshire, Director of Workplace and Facilities UK&I told us he loved the new additions to the office. He snapped them up almost immediately after we sent out some brief details – and he tells us his colleagues will also love them when they return to the office very soon.

Keeping noise and reverb to a minimum, the AgilePODs don’t just look great; they make catching up with a workmate or joining an online call smooth and stress-free too.

Creating Cosy Spaces for Our Healthcare Heroes

The AgilePODs are proving so popular that a global online auction business has been in touch about the possibility of us kitting out their spaces, alongside an international telecoms business. Both companies are looking at using our pods in their offices around the world.

Meanwhile, we’ve received interest from the NHS, too, and we’d love to get to work creating cosy spaces for our healthcare heroes who continue to work tirelessly on the frontline.

Keen to hear more about the AgilePOD? Head here for more information and do not hesitate to get in touch with our team, who will be more than happy to tell you why our unique innovation will work well in your space, too.

Keeping Your Employees Safe During the Pandemic: Here’s How…

Want to know how to keep your employees and clients as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic? You need the AgileWRAPAROUND – a brand-new innovation from the AgileAcoustics team here in Bradford.

That’s right; we’ve been working hard behind the scenes yet again, creating another winning solution that will help you work smarter – and, more importantly, safer.

So, what is the AgileWRAPAROUND?

It’s a protective screen which can be used to great effect during the pandemic to keep anyone who works from (or visits) your premises safe.

A stylish, colourful and practical solution, it – like the rest of our hard-working innovations – offers optimum sound absorption properties to decrease echo and reverberation in your workplace. Exclusive to AgileAcoustics (registered design pending), the AgileWRAPAROUND has been specially developed by our design team as both a ‘return to work’ and ‘work from home’ acoustic desk screen product.

It’s a handy alternative to the see-through Perspex-style screens you may have seen online or in person – and the WRAPAROUND, as the name suggests, is easy to position on desks and can be tailored to suit each employee’s requirements.

Simple to Install and Easy to Transport

There are more benefits besides those, of course! The AgileWRAPAROUND COVID-19 protective screen for desks is also easy to install or dismantle. Folding into a small cube for storage or transportation, it can be moved around your office or building with ease.

It comes with an NHS-approved, 30-day antimicrobial surface, too – and the surface can be re-treated as required to ensure maximum efficiency. Providing your workforce or on-site visitors with a fantastic acoustic environment in which to work or hold video conference calls, we don’t mean to boast when we say our screens are superior to Perspex and glass screens.

The reason for this is that Perspex and other plastic screens tend to be very reflective/reverberant, which can mean your space will suffer from increased echo or reverberation. Of course, this isn’t what you want when you’re chatting to clients on the phone, holding a team meeting or simply trying to knuckle down to some work.

What are the specifications of the AgileWRAPAROUND?

With a length of 2400mm, a height of 625mm and a depth of 25mm, our standard protective COVID-19 screens fit most desks. That said, bespoke sizes can be made to order as well.

With an acoustic performance of Class B, our germ-free screens can be re-treated with the antibacterial surface treatment, as required – chat to us about our spray treatment, which we sell separately.

Pick a Colour, Any Colour…

The best bit? Your protective desk screens can complement your workspace, thanks to our wide range of fabric and wool shades from our trusted suppliers, Abraham Moon & Sons, and Camira Fabrics.

Keen to learn more?

The AgileWRAPAROUND offers a host of benefits for your business, both during the pandemic and beyond.

If you’re keen to hear more, just call our team on 01274 669823 or email us at hello@AgileAcoustics.co.uk. We’d be more than happy to discuss your options and get you kitted out ahead of your return to work.

Meet AgileDIVIDE – Divide your office space in seconds!

We don’t mean to boast, but we’ve done it again! That’s right; we’ve added a brand-new innovation to our range of acoustic absorbing products…and we think you’ll love this one just as much as we do.

It’s the latest in a long line of solutions that work perfectly in a corporate environment; from the AgileSHELF to AgileRAFT, we design and manufacture products that help you work smarter.

So, we’re sure you’re keen to hear more about how our new product can transform the way you do business…

Exceptional Sound Absorption – Reduce reverberation in the workplace

The prototype for AgileDIVIDE is currently hanging in our Saltaire HQ here in West Yorkshire – and it’s added immediate interest to our busy workshop. It’s both practical and great to look at, thanks to its exceptional sound absorbing qualities – you didn’t expect anything less from our team, did you?

A striking way to partition or divide a large office by department, it’s also useful for reception areas or foyers, or even to section off your employees’ workspace from the breakout area. It’s lightweight yet sturdy, featuring an eco-friendly frame, with hundreds of acoustic Tile options. It also has unique concertina-esque functionalities, meaning the product can be folded and moved around your space to maximise your office.

Translucent Tile Option for Social Distancing

There is even a Translucent Tile option which can be cleaned and wiped down – ideal for social distancing. Once we get back to normal, these Tiles can be swapped out with acoustic Tiles.

With the AgileDIVIDE, you can complement your space with your brand colours and slide the unique system around your office or reception area for maximum convenience. You could even partition different departments by colour; we’re here to make your life as easy as possible, thanks to our extensive range of shades and designs.

You’re Spoiled for Choice

You can opt for as many panels as you require to fit the dimensions of your space, making the product an excellent sound absorbing solution that also looks good. We’re more than happy to advise you on the best way to divide your space, and recommend the best number of panels and folding frames.

Improve the Look and Feel of Your Space

Ready to learn more about how the AgileDIVIDE can improve the look and feel of your space? Get in touch with our team and we’d be happy to send you some further information. Don’t forget to find out what else we’ve been up to lately by taking a look at our other blog posts here on the AgileAcoustics site.

Here’s a Smarter Way to Organise Your Office Essentials…Say Hello to the AgileSHELF

Anyone who reads our blog posts regularly will know we love nothing more than coming up with new and exciting concepts with business owners in mind. It’s our aim to make your working life easier, while ensuring your office, boardroom or breakout area always looks the part and offers unrivalled sound absorbing qualities.

With that in mind…allow us to introduce the latest innovation direct from AgileAcoustics’ new Salts Mill-based HQ: the AgileSHELF. But this isn’t just any shelf *puts on sultry M&S advert voice*…this is an aesthetically pleasing yet practical design which can benefit pretty much any space.

Reposition Your AgileSHELF in Seconds

What’s that, you say? All shelves are practical? They are indeed. But the AgileSHELF can be repositioned in mere seconds, thanks to its slotted acoustic fascia. So, when you fancy rejigging your workspace and changing the height of your individual shelves, that’s absolutely no problem.

Let’s not forget the unique sound absorption properties of these shelves, too. Well, it wouldn’t be an AgileAcoustics’ product if it didn’t make your workspace more comfortable by reducing sound reverberation. Let’s take a closer look at the AgileSHELF and how it can work for you…

As you can see, the slotted acoustic fascia is designed with our moveable shelves in mind. Extremely easy to install, the shelves themselves are attached to complementing, coloured wood panels, featuring convenient slots for easy hanging of your AgileSHELF.

As is the case with all AgileAcoustics’ innovations, you can choose your acoustic shelves in shades that perfectly match your décor – and we can tailor the product, if required, to fit just about any space.

Produced with organic dyes and ideal for interior use, the acoustic panels, fretwork fascia and shelves are ecologically friendly and can be used in all kinds of settings, from boardrooms and office rooms to open plan areas and co-working spaces – and their USP is their optimum functionality.

Design Your Own Scheme

With four screws per acoustic panel, the moveable shelves can simply be lifted and slotted into another fascia, with the design and colours completely driven by you: our loyal clients. If required, we can change the design of the shelves and the acoustic panels they’re attached to.

Lightweight and easy to attach, the shelves are perfect for storing and displaying stationery, plants or other decorative items.

Our founder, Stuart Jones, is thrilled with this latest innovation from the team: “We only launched the AgileSHELF a fortnight or so ago and we’ve been inundated with enquiries already – we haven’t even had time to get the product live on the site; the enquiries were a result of an email sent to existing clients! We couldn’t be more pleased with the feedback the product’s been getting, with an enquiry from as far away as the Middle East.”

What’s next for AgileAcoustics? Watch this Space

So, what’s next for the hard-working AgileAcoustics team? After last year’s 50 Products in 50 Weeks challenge, you think we’d be done on the innovation front for a little while. But that isn’t the case, with new products on the way very soon – watch this space.

Want to know more about how the AgileSHELF might work for your space? Get in touch with our team and we’d be more than happy to send you some more details.

We’ve Moved! Learn More About AgileAcoustics’ New HQ

If you stumbled upon our recent feature on the Workplace Insight site, you’ll have known all about the new AgileAcoustics’ HQ well before we packed up our desks and moved into it. But if not, we can now officially announce that we’re based at the beautiful Salts Mill in West Yorkshire’s Saltaire!

 A World Heritage site, the building perfectly complements the work we do here. In fact, we couldn’t think of a better place to design and manufacture our acoustic tiles and products than under its Northern Light windows.

 “Everyone here has been brilliant”, says our founder, Stuart Jones. “There’s a real community feel here and the mill owners have worked so hard to get us in. It was just an empty shed when we moved in – as soon as we saw the light streaming in through the windows, we knew this was the place for us.”

 The team has been so busy getting set up in our new home, though, that we haven’t yet had time to ensure the space is free from echo and reverberation. Stuart continues: “It’s certainly a talking point when people ring the office for a quote and our own acoustics aren’t up to scratch. It’s testament to how busy we’ve been lately!”

Feeling at Home 

We believe that you should feel at home at work – and because we like to practise what we preach, we’ve spent some time creating a space we love. It’s also a space that’s in keeping with the products we create.

 While we only set up home at Salts Mill in September this year, we already feel part of the furniture, having met many of our neighbours. We’re also in talks with the venue to design some bespoke acoustic tiles for Salts Mill’s own dining area, to ensure the space offers an even more pleasurable experience for everyone who visits it.

 Refurbishing a 6000 square foot mill area that was mothballed many years ago, Stuart and our team have breathed some much-needed life back into the space. A former textile mill, Salts Mill now houses an art gallery, shopping centre and restaurant complex. It was built by Sir Titus Salt in 1853 and thanks to its rich manufacturing heritage, it’s already inspiring the AgileAcoustics team when it comes to new products and acoustic innovations.

Come and Say Hello 

Not yet paid us a visit in our new Salts Mill headquarters? We can’t wait to welcome you to the office. You can find us at Shed 26, Salts Mill, Salts Mill Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LA (for post) or BD17 7EZ (for Sat Navs). In the meantime, why not say hello here? 

Don’t forget to keep an eye on our 50 Products Challenge, too. It’s a New Year’s resolution we ambitiously set for ourselves at the beginning of 2019 – and it’s seen us create a brand-new AgileAcoustics product each week this year. Yes, really. Find out how we’re getting on.

Acoustic Panels: Why They’re a Great Idea for Your Business

Are the noise levels in your office or company premises becoming too much? If reverberation is disrupting your day-to-day operations – or worse still, decreasing staff morale – it’s time to consider your options.

Here at AgileAcoustics, we create acoustic panels that don’t just solve the issue of noise and reverberation; they look great, too – and in this blog, we’re focusing on the different types available. Read on and find an acoustic panel to suit you…

AgileART

Who knew that a piece of art could be a cleverly concealed acoustic solution?! Well, it can. It’s all thanks to AgileART, our range of acoustic art panels. They’re designed to help you breathe new life into your space by livening up the walls and helping keep noise levels to a minimum.

You choose the art and we’ll incorporate the acoustic solution – it’s that simple; just get in touch to hear more.

AgileBAFFLE

Offering excellent sound-absorbing qualities, our AgileBAFFLEs look great in any space. What’s more, they can be incorporated into your premises with ease and come in a huge variety of sizes and profiles e.g. Triangle and Trapezoid, for wall and ceiling applications. It’s one of many innovations here at AgileAcoustics. Could you picture these in your space? Let us know and we’d be happy to talk you through your options.

AgileRAFT

Typically mounted horizontally, the AgileRAFT is designed to work seamlessly with your space. Multiple design options are available for this acoustic hanging panel, too, with a huge variety of colours to choose from. A Class A absorber, the AgileRAFT has been put to good use in plenty of offices. We’re creating lots of new and exciting Baffle shapes too so watch this space for new designs coming soon.

AgileSCREEN

Divide working areas and improve noise levels in the process– it’s all thanks to the AgileSCREEN, which is a hanging acoustic panel. We’re also developing a large range of freestanding acoustic screens too, so check out our other screens in development. And if you want something unique, just let us know as we can upholster any shape or design.

AgilePLINTH

One of the most recent additions to our range, the AgilePLINTH is yet another excellent sound absorber. When you add these to your space, your employees can work harder and smarter, due to the immense comfort and design benefits of this handy laptop pedestal.

Want to chat to us about the acoustic panels we offer? With freestanding acoustic panels and decorative acoustic panels on offer, we have a sound absorption solution to suit your business. Just get in touch to learn more or keep an eye on our blog for all the latest AgileAcoustics news.

Introducing the AgilePLINTH

Say hello to the AgilePLINTH – one of the latest innovations from the team here at AgileAcoustics. But what is it – and what can it do for you and your business? Read on for more…

A great acoustic absorber, the product will help your employees work smarter – and harder – thanks to the immense comfort and design benefits of this handy laptop pedestal (it works really well with keyboards too). Helping to reduce the noise levels in your space, the product is the epitome of ‘agile working’.

Take a look at our unique design below (Registered Design # 6054041).

What is agile working, then? It’s basically a way of getting stuff done – in a smarter and more efficient way. In short, it allows an organisation to give its workforce the opportunity to work where, when and however they choose. Affording maximum flexibility, it ensures optimum efficiency, too – and who wouldn’t want that?!

A fantastic addition for office CEOs who are keen to create a more agile working environment, the innovation allows employes to whip out their laptop and get comfy wherever they are. With pockets for cables, pens and whatever else you might need to hand, the elevated plinth is comfortable, practical and stylish, too. But did you expect anything less from the Agile Acoustics team?!

Of course, the AgilePLINTH is available in a host of colours – upholstered in Abraham Moon wool in a scheme to complement your décor – meaning it’ll fit right in to any space. Light enough to be carried around the office with ease, the AgilePLINTH can be used on your lap, on a desk…on a train…wherever you like. We’ve made it so it works with you, not against you – and you’ll feel confident carrying it around, too.

The ultimate work accessory, the innovation even looks the part when it’s not in use – and with a range of colourways and embroidery options on offer, it’ll blend into your décor with ease.

Sleek and cleverly-made, the AgilePLINTH is yet another concept from our forward-thinking design team here at AgileAcoustics. It’s just one of our inventions in our ’50 Products in 50 Weeks’ challenge. Of course, we do New Year’s resolutions properly here at our HQ – and this is just one of many innovations still to come.

Like this product? We think it’ll make a great addition to your space, as it allows for easy integration into your workplace and can be transported from office to boardroom with little fuss.

It can even be used outside; the pockets mean you can keep all your important cables and USBs protected – and you can simply pick up the plinth and transport it to your next meeting or one-to-one.

Keen to hear how we can create AgilePLINTHS for your office space? Get in touch with our team today to discuss your requirements.

’50 New Products in 50 weeks’: can we do it?!

We don’t do New Year’s resolution’s by halves here at AgileAcoustics. It’s the reason we’ve set ourselves the ultimate challenge for 2019: create 50 new products in 50 weeks – and we’ve already launched the first one!

Of course, you’ve got to start strong with any goal – but do you think we’ll get through the entire year without skipping a week? You’ll have to stay tuned here on our blog to find out.

So, how did we come up with the idea to create 50 products in as little as 50 weeks? After a brainstorm here in the AgileAcoustics office, we just knew it made sense. We’re all about innovation here at our Bradford HQ, after all. We’re great at putting our heads together and devising new ideas, so why not put ourselves to task and do it more often?

As we said earlier, our first product is already here. It’s our Agile Edison freestanding acoustic screen and we’re really proud to get it launched and kick off what will be a great year of innovations for AgileAcoustics.

So, what is the Edison? Also known as the AgileSCREEN, the product takes its sub-name from one of the world’s most respected inventors – Thomas Edison. He was known for the phonograph and the motion picture camera, amongst other inventions, so we figured we just had to name our revolutionary new product after him.

The screen itself offers something different for the workplace in that it’s completely unique to the ubiquitous flat panel screen. What’s more, it can be upholstered in a range of colours to suit your office interiors – and it offers Class A acoustic performance too. Well, would you expect anything less from an AgileAcoustics product?

Want to follow our ’50 products in 50 weeks’ progress?

We’re keen to launch one new product every week until Christmas 2019 – and we’d love you to join us for the ride; it’s certainly going to be an interesting one.

We’ll be documenting the journey over on our brand-new Instagram page, so why not head over there and hit the ‘Follow’ button? You’ll see that we’ve already been adding some imagery and products, so there’s plenty to feast your eyes on.

Christmas is Coming…But We’re Still Innovating!

Most people start to wind down before Christmas, but not us! Here at Agile Acoustics, our own little elves are creating innovative new products to add to our range – and we think you’ll love our latest addition.

Introducing…AgileSCREEN/Edison! The freestanding acoustic screen has been designed with office spaces in mind, but we envisage this product being featured in all sorts of businesses.

The product features a robust sub-frame with Triangle-profile AgileBAFFLES – the AgileBAFFLE being another of our innovations. Pictured here, a prototype of the model features wool from Abraham Moon (in Melton II Carnaby and Melton II Angel) – a striking colour combination, don’t you agree?

A unique design, the freestanding acoustic screen has been named after Thomas Alva Edison – a notable American inventor. In fact, we’ll be sub-naming all our designs after world-famous innovators, paying homage to the great work they accomplished.

So, who is Thomas Edison – and what is he known for? Described as America’s greatest inventor and businessman, he developed many devices in fields including electric power generation and motion pictures. The phonograph and the motion picture camera were two of his innovations, as well as the long-lasting, practical electrical light bulb. Such was his commitment to manufacturing that we wanted to pay tribute to him.

Speaking about the AgileBAFFLE/Edison, our founder Stuart Jones said: “Edison offers something different in acoustic screens for the workplace. The design is completely unique to the ubiquitous flat screen, and because of the fascia profile, it will work a treat acoustically”.

As with all our acoustic solutions, we can create this piece in any size or colour. Our bespoke office screen service means you can see your business kitted out with all manner of Edisons – in teal green, vivid orange or even hot pink! Registered Design pending.

What else is new here at Agile Acoustics, aside from these eye-catching office screens? We’ve been beavering away lately to introduce lots of new technology to our business and our customers, including:

AgileBAFFLE

Our AgileBAFFLE product helps you improve the sound quality in your premises while adding a touch of style to it. It offers fantastic sound-absorption and can be incorporated into any business with ease. Again, it’s available in a variety of sizes, each of which can be customised to your space. Just click the link above to learn more about this exciting innovation from the AgileAcoustics team.

AgileSCREEN/Gates

This striking acoustic solution serves a purpose in office spaces while also looking great. Like our Edison version of the office screen, it can be manufactured in a host of colours, helping you to liven up a room in an instant.

Looking for office acoustic screens for your space? Why not get in touch with our team today to discuss your unique requirements? We work across a host of sectors – from offices to schools and throughout the hospitality industry. You can take a look at some of our latest innovations here on our site, as well as check out some of our client installations via our Gallery Page.

Fantastico! We’re toasting a Job Well Done at Otley’s Buon Apps

Restaurants and hotels are amongst our favourite projects to work on here at Agile Acoustics – and recently, we toasted an acoustic job well done at an Otley-based eaterie. 

Restaurateurs like Alessandro Tocca (from Italian restaurant Buon Apps) approach us fairly regularly. Often, they want to reduce the noise levels in their premises, without ompromising the aesthetics of their space – and who could blame them?!

After all, when you’ve worked so hard to build up a customer base – which is due, in part, to the atmosphere you’ve created in your premises, why change? The good news is businesses who approach the team here at AgileAcoustics don’t need to make any drastically big changes to the way they operate – or the way their restaurant or bar looks.

Alessandro from Buon Apps was one of many of our clients to be experiencing issues with sound quality in his premises. The venue is part of a converted mill complex on the bank of the River Wharfe and it’s a gorgeous space, which deserves to be frequented regularly by diners looking for a meal in a relaxed ambience.

Buon Apps was crying out for an acoustic solution which looked great but was practical too. So, what did we come up with? We utilised specially-made Parallelogram tiles – and before long, we were presenting our ideas to Alessandro and the team. Of course, they loved it and we were soon installing the new acoustic solution.

Alessandro was extremely happy with the solution we proposed and later put in place – and he’s relieved to now be working from a space that doesn’t just look great, it sounds it too!

What did we do, then? During phase one of our project, we installed 20 of our specially-designed Parallelogram tiles, before introducing another 16 tiles to the restaurant once we started phase two. It was all stations go down at Alessandro’s restaurant – and the 50-mm thick tiles (as opposed to our standard 30mm-thick tiles) helped to provide extra absorption, while also ticking the ‘great design’ box that Alessandro was hoping our solution would tick!

What did Alessandro have to say about working with us, then? “I care passionately about every aspect of my customers’ dining experience and was delighted that AgileAcoustics helped me to improve this. The tiles look fantastic and really complement the style of the restaurant. It’s a pleasure to be stopped by customers and told how much they have enjoyed dining with us now that the ambience is just right.”

Think your restaurant could benefit from an acoustic transformation? Echo and reverberation due to the design and furnishings off a restaurant is still a big issue, with a 2016 Speak Easy Report by Action on Hearing Loss stating that nearly 80% of people have left a venue early due to the noise. But our practical solutions can – and do – help lots of businesses in the UK. Why not get in touch with the AgileAcoustics team to see how we can help?