In response to the evolving demands of modern office environments, the MixCube Agile Work Solution offers a refined furniture system that emphasizes flexibility and adaptability. Developed by the Sunon European R&D Center, with design contributions from Shao Hsuan Yu and Simone Caronni, this concept prototype design was unveiled at the 2025 CIFF Guangzhou exhibition.
At its core, MixCube comprises a suite of mobile dividers including walls, whiteboards, work desks, height‑adjustable surfaces, stools, and power-access pillars that teams can swiftly assemble and reconfigure. The system’s modularity empowers users to tailor their surroundings to specific tasks such as collaboration, presentations, brainstorms, training, or relaxation. Rather than relying on fixed interior layouts, this solution places autonomy in users’ hands, enabling dynamic transformation of space based on immediate needs.
The products are framed in four distinct color schemes alongside muted gray tones. This palette strategy ensures visual consistency and adaptability while avoiding distraction and preserving an inspiring, yet understated, aesthetic. By striking a balance between form and function, MixCube supports a visually coherent workspace that remains inviting and professionally neutral. Central to the system are mobile partition walls that serve multiple purposes. They act as spatial dividers, open-shelf storage units, plant supports, coat racks, or even platforms for integrated video-conference technology. Their resealable connectivity facilitates seamless expansion, enabling continuous wall configurations that maintain structural stability and visual refinement. Complementing these walls are mobile whiteboard stands that double as transport carts, writing surfaces, and pinning boards. These elements foster idea-sharing while supporting fluid movement and storage efficiency.
Work desks within the system are height-adjustable and mobile, designed for presentations and training activities. They feature small integrated screens at the rear edge to secure items during height transitions or relocation. Contrasting materials lend distinct visual character while the functional design encourages effortless mobility and ergonomic use. High stools introduce an informal atmosphere, promoting spontaneous conversation and less structured interactions. Felt privacy screens attach to desks with ease, enhancing acoustic and visual separation where needed without compromising collective engagement. A standout utility component is the power pillar, which delivers flexible electrical access anywhere within the reconfigurable workspace. This ensures that the modular elements remain powered and fully operational regardless of layout changes.
User-centered development guided the design process. Through full-scale, one-to-one prototyping, the team assessed weight, mobility, ergonomics, and materials, iterating until ideal proportions and tactile qualities were achieved. Observations of shifting workplace behaviors across different cultural settings informed a minimalist design philosophy: simple yet empowering tools that grant users spatial control. MixCube’s adaptability is intentionally boundless. Whether forming quiet individual corners or expanding into larger collaborative zones, the system accommodates evolving workplace functions. It acts as a frame for creativity, communication, and productivity, allowing teams to shape the environment based on context rather than constraint.
By reimagining furniture not as static but as dynamic infrastructure, MixCube addresses contemporary office challenges. It aligns with agile work methodologies by enabling rapid, tool-free reassembly of space, and supports a wide range of activities from online meetings to informal gatherings. Through its thoughtful design and material execution, the system offers a complete agile workspace solution that balances flexibility, aesthetics, and usability.