HushFree.XM – new compact office booth for two

02 April 2025

The Hushoffice brand is now launching hushFree.XM – compact office pod for two people. The booth allows us to spend much more time in face-to-face meetings and conversations while maintaining a peaceful and quiet environment. The pod is designed for activities that require privacy, such as team meetings, and smaller solutions for spontaneous meetings and discussions between two people. The pod is mobile, thanks to built-in castors, and ensures perfect acoustic conditions. HushFree.XM is now available for orders in the US.

Although several years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic and the so-called lockdown, the lasting impact of changes introduced in organizations during that time is still visible today. In many companies, the hybrid work model or full-time remote work continues to function and is seen by employees as the new standard. On the other hand, companies such as Amazon, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Nike (all featured on the Fortune 500 list) have implemented mandatory in-office work for at least four days a week in 2024, with more organizations planning to introduce similar policies in 2025.[1] A McKinsey study indicates that in 2024, employees reported working from the office 34 percentage points more frequently compared to the previous year. [2] Does this mean that we will all permanently return to offices and that this shift will prove to be a better solution than the hybrid model? The study's authors clearly state that what matters more than the specific work model policy is the work environment itself, and addressing chronic workplace issues that continue to impact employee experience and productivity negatively.[3]

Employees still need a flexible work model. However, the very concept of flexible hybrid work is evolving. This slightly redefined concept of a flexible workplace combines a hybrid model of online and offline collaboration, innovative office architecture, and advanced acoustic solutions for work and meetings. In the era of hybrid work, offices are viewed as spaces for work and discussions with colleagues and clients. Even small office spaces require solutions that facilitate work and meetings in a quiet and concentrated environment. Wherever every meter of occupied space counts, acoustic solutions for work and meetings for two people are gaining importance; thus, a modern office should be flexible, adapting to the changing needs of organizations and employees, maximizing task efficiency while optimizing space usage – all to drive success.

Mateusz Barczyk, Senior Brand Manager at Hushoffice

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HUSHFREE.XM – COMPACT OFFICE POD FOR TWO-PERSON MEETINGS

HushFree.XM, ensuring speech privacy thanks to class B according to the ISO 23351-1:2020 standard for office pods, is an acoustic pod designed for two-person meetings. Thanks to its compact size, it will also fit well into smaller office spaces. It is intended for face-to-face conversations and online meetings; it is also suitable for conceptual work. HushFree.XM has an adequate lighting system with an intensity of 500 lux at the tabletop level. You can customize the pod: design the interior yourself or order the booth with a ready-made table and two sofas, which will make meetings more comfortable. HushFree.XM dimensions are only 86.93 x 35.43 x 90.55 in, yet it offers a spacious interior, guaranteeing both peace and the privacy of conversations conducted inside. This makes the pod suitable for both large open-plan offices and smaller spaces where every square meter is essential. If there is a need to change the location of the pod, you can do so without any problem – hushFree.XM is mobile thanks to the built-in castors.

HUSHASSISTANT – A REAL GAME CHANGER OF ADJUSTING THE PARAMETERS

The Hushoffice brand has introduced an innovative pod control module called hushAssistant. The module is designed according to the Human-Centric Lighting concept to enhance performance, increase concentration ability, and improve employee well-being. HushAssistant allows you to control the pod and manage its reservations fully. The module will enable you to control the ventilation system's operation and adjust the lighting to meet the individual needs of the user. You can control both the intensity (reaching 500 lx at the countertop level) and the color of the light (range: 2200—6500 K). The module features five ready-made, parameterized modes of operation: Auto, Focus, Video Call, Relax, and Default. The module also allows you to view the pod booking calendar and inform users about the need for a break from work when they stay and work in the booth for an extended period.

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It is a real game-changer when it comes to advanced lighting control systems available on the market. The innovative hushAssistant module is at the heart of the user-centric design philosophy of Hushoffice pods. The "auto" mode is based on the sun's circadian rhythm, dynamically adjusting the brightness and color temperature of the lighting according to the time of day, thereby providing the user with the most natural working conditions. All this is to support employees in their daily tasks and take care of their well-being.

Mateusz Barczyk, Senior Brand Manager at Hushoffice

The hushFree.XM pod is now available for ordering in the United States.

For more information, please visit www.hushoffice.com.

[1] https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/returning-to-the-office-focus-more-on-practices-and-less-on-the-policy

[2] As above.

[3] As above.

Hushoffice is an acoustic pod brand owned by Mikomax, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of professional acoustic pods for offices and other contract furniture based in Poland. With over 30 years of experience in designing and producing innovative workplace solutions, Hushoffice products are available in more than 50 countries across nearly every continent. For more information, please visit hushoffice.com.