African project: Standard
Project: Desert Flower
Bank PlayRoom
says Mpako. “We always aim to put the customer
at the heart of our operation. For the first
time, customers have direct access to shaping
ideas, designing products and helping to build
products that suit their lifestyle,” says Mpako.
Standard Bank wanted to bring in a similar
look and feel to Google. “The objective was to
create an innovative and creative space that
was different from any corporate feel and one
that would bring out the inner child in each
of us,” says Mpako. What sets this hub apart
from other initiatives of its kind is the focus on
creativity. The PlayRoom consists of a “think
space” that is dedicated to jolting creativity and
innovation through a fun, funky and informal
environment. “This is where the magic happens.
Here, nametags and formalities cease to exist
and visitors are urged to work in their own
particular style. Creativity has no boundaries
and this space will allow for free thinking,”
concludes Mpako. AD
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