Adaptive Design for a Dynamic Workforce
Craft3 Case Study & Testimonial
Client Overview
Craft3 is a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to strengthening businesses, families, and communities through mission-driven lending. As a forward-thinking organization, they sought an office design that would reflect their values—modern, adaptable, and welcoming—while also providing a highly functional workspace for a hybrid team.
The Challenge
Craft3 sought furniture that balanced aesthetics, functionality, and flexibility. The goal was to create a dynamic, collaborative office that could accommodate fluctuating in-office staff while incorporating their brand colors subtly into the design. Budget constraints as a nonprofit added another layer of complexity, requiring high-quality yet cost-effective solutions.
The Solution
PDXoriginals collaborated closely with Craft3 to develop a workspace that maximized adaptability without sacrificing style. We proposed a design that included:
- Modular Workstations – Configurable desks and tables that could easily adapt to different team needs.
- Brand-Integrated Accents – Subtle pops of Craft3’s brand colors woven into furniture selections.
- Multi-Functional Seating – Pieces that offered both comfort and versatility.
Our proposal stood out among multiple bids due to its creative approach, budget-conscious execution, and emphasis on flexibility.
The Results
Craft3’s new office became a perfect blend of function and style. Neutral furniture selections maintained a professional look, while accent pieces added warmth and personality. The space now accommodates the hybrid workforce with ease, allowing for quick reconfiguration as needed.
The success of this initial project led to a second phase, where PDXoriginals sourced additional workstation solutions, storage pieces, acoustic ceiling tiles, and brand-colored couch pillows.
Client Testimonial
“We invited PDXoriginals to bid on furnishing and designing our new office: a clean and modern space with wood floors, white walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows. We were looking for simple, modern and flexible furnishings for our hybrid office that would mesh well our brand colors used in various elements (accent wall, logo, brand patterns applied on glass walls) and make the space feel welcoming, fun and functional.
With no assigned offices and varied numbers of staff working in the office each day, we valued furniture that could be used in different ways and moved around and reconfigured to respond to changing needs. We are a nonprofit and we had a somewhat tight budget.
PDXoriginals listened carefully to our needs, asked good questions and offered valuable perspectives to help us understand our options. They presented a thoughtful proposal for a flexible office design that was within our budget and met all our main needs. We invited several other firms to submit proposals and bids; PDXoriginals emerged as our top choice.
Our new office is beautiful, fun and functional. The furniture is high quality, and everything works well together. The main pieces (desks, tables, and task chairs) are simple and in muted colors. PDXoriginals helped us select a number of fun pieces that pulled in our brand colors, provided some additional comfort and personality, and worked well with the other elements in the space.
The PDXoriginals team were excellent partners every step of the way — energetic, creative, and highly competent. They were also fun to work with! They helped us feel comfortable making all the large and small decisions that a project like this entails. PDXoriginals were easy to communicate with and they would share ideas and respectfully and clearly let us know when they thought one of our ideas might not be the best solution. They did the install and delivery themselves and did a careful and excellent job.
We were so pleased that we recently decided to work with them on a smaller phase two furnishing project to source some additional storage pieces, some more workstation options, couch pillows in our brand colors, and acoustic tiles for the ceiling.”
– Mark Feldman, Craft3
Key Results
- Flexible Office Design – Modular furniture optimized for a hybrid workforce.
- Brand-Integrated Aesthetic – Muted tones with strategic pops of Craft3’s identity.
- Cost-Effective Execution – High-quality furnishings within budget.
- Ongoing Collaboration – A second phase of work was secured based on project success.
Conclusion
Craft3’s case highlights how PDXoriginals delivers customized contract furniture solutions that blend design, functionality, and cost-efficiency. Whether creating a flexible nonprofit workspace or furnishing a corporate headquarters, we bring vision to life with quality craftsmanship and personalized service.
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