Herman Miller Bay Work Pod

Traditional office booths weren’t meant to withstand all the needs of a video call. Nor were they made for concentration and comfort. Bay Work Pod is a contrast to the open office, whether that’s for focused solo work that feels like a refuge or a video call that puts you in your best light.

What inspired the name Bay Work Pod?

The product evokes the tranquility, calm, and peace that bays provide from the open ocean. Like a port in the storm, the work pod provides a place to get away from the open office without losing that connection to the community.

While it is optimized for video calls, the work pod lets clients know that it can support the user for heads-down work, phone calls, or video calls.

Bring into focus

Stepping into a Bay Woork Pod should feel like you hit pause on the commotion from a busy office. It provides a short-term focus space for users, giving a chance to be present for heads-down work or calls. Bay Work Pod’s rounded corners and corrugated fabric exterior are a stark contrast to most office booths, and the appealing aesthetic also cuts down on noise pollution—both inside and outside the pod. An optional occupancy indicator and frosted glass door and ceiling options ensure that those looking to concentrate don’t become a distraction themselves.

Something for everyone

The Bay Work Pod is designed with inclusivity at the forefront, guaranteeing an experience that benefits all users. Interior features like background colour and lighting are optimised to flatter, regardless of skin tones or clothing choice while on camera. The larger Pro version is designed with a wider footprint and space to manoeuvre in a wheelchair. It sits at floor level with no threshold, making it ADA accessible too.

A comfort zone

Wherever you work in the office, you should be able to do so comfortably – private spaces included. Bay Work Pod doesn’t sacrifice comfort and can support either seated or standing postures. The skylight opens up the pod, allowing light to enter while still giving privacy to the user. Pair it with all the comforts that help you work, like ergonomic seating options that make sense for your floorplate. Optional monitor arms and bag hooks add extra practicality. It’s designed to work with you, in whatever way works best.