Jolt is an educational technology company that provides prospective “students” with an alternative to a traditional MBA program. Their courses and educational programing is highly customizable and can be completed either on its campus or in individuals’ offices. Because Jolt is a highly innovative company in the business of changing the shape of post-secondary education, Switchup sought to design a workspace builds on the idea of growth, both in learning and in career, as well as providing plenty of spaces for collaborative learning for both students and employees.
The central lounge area of Jolt shows their sign made up of purple florals. It appears to be a living aspect of the wall, and reminds visitors and employers that they are there to plant ideas and watch them bloom. The couches provide both a space for students to wait to meet with instructors and study and evoke a mature look accented with dark end tables. Both growth and maturity will become central themes in this design.
Beyond the lounge area are several cafeteria style long tables offering individuals an area to meet over lunch, work on projects together, or quietly get a bite to eat. The cafeteria style references traditional dining spaces in educational buildings without being too on the nose.
Either side of this space is accented by greenery creeping around the perimeters of meeting rooms.
One meeting area is almost covered in life-giving plants and greenery, which evoke a feeling of new life and growth. This space has both desks and a small lounge or conferencing area and could even serve as a private office for a manager or executive. The easy proximity and access to the eating and lounging areas of the office space makes the space feel airy and open concept.
Enclosed pod spaces labeled by letter and marked with the notation of “One on One” offer private areas for students to meet with instructors alone, or for one to get some quiet time to study for an upcoming exam. Closing doors prevent outside noise from seeping in and inside noise from seeping out.
