Reshaping Creative Workspaces: Leveraging the Transformative Power of Spatial Computing to Redefine Workspaces in the Design Process

Physical spaces and traditional computer interfaces hold intrinsic value in the design process, including inspiration, idea generation, and collaboration between teams, but are constrained by limitations such as finite surfaces, static resources, and the boundary of 2D screens or physical walls. This paper explores the transformative potential of integrating spatial computing technology, such as mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR), into traditional workspaces to enhance efficiency, creativity, and productivity in the context of creative workflows. Specifically, it focuses on the early stages of the design process, including information gathering, inspiration, ideation, and collaboration. By introducing a system solution incorporating spatial computing, workspaces can evolve into boundless environments that serve as dynamic portals for information and inspiration. Beyond enhancing interactivity, spatial computing enables data from physical objects to be seamlessly integrated into digital workflows, allowing these objects to serve as direct references and tools in the creative process. The study demonstrates how spatial computing can expand the creative potential of workspaces, maximize inspiration, and eliminate traditional barriers through potential applications. The research findings, drawn from extensive literature reviews and enriched by insights from surveys and interviews, significantly shaped the design framework. These insights guided the application’s design process, culminating in proof-of-concept prototypes demonstrating how spatial computing can extend and enhance workspace functionality in innovative ways. This study concludes by discussing the implications of potential workspace design with emerging technology, redefining the design process with spatial computing, and supporting creativity and collaboration in future workspace settings.