Angelia Liard, Creative Director, Area: "if you’re keen to get people back into the office you need to look at what you need to provide"
March 12, 2024
We chatted to Angelia Liard, Creative Director at Area.
She has over 25 years of experience in workplace consultancy and design across the UK, Europe, and the US. Angelia has worked on extensive projects with leading brands such as JP Morgan, BP, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. The transition from Sheppard Robson to Area marked a shift from traditional consultancy to a more fast-paced, collaborative approach. She emphasizes the importance of understanding each client's unique needs and reasons for seeking workspace solutions, especially in light of changing perceptions post-COVID. Angelia believes that the office serves as a hub for collaboration and coming together, facilitating efficient problem-solving and idea generation. She stresses the role of both physical collaboration and technology in supporting modern work practices, highlighting the office as a destination for business activities and networking.
We chatted to Angelia Liard, Creative Director at Area.
She has over 25 years of experience in workplace consultancy and design across the UK, Europe, and the US. Angelia has worked on extensive projects with leading brands such as JP Morgan, BP, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. The transition from Sheppard Robson to Area marked a shift from traditional consultancy to a more fast-paced, collaborative approach. She emphasizes the importance of understanding each client's unique needs and reasons for seeking workspace solutions, especially in light of changing perceptions post-COVID. Angelia believes that the office serves as a hub for collaboration and coming together, facilitating efficient problem-solving and idea generation. She stresses the role of both physical collaboration and technology in supporting modern work practices, highlighting the office as a destination for business activities and networking.
