Library Design University
Welcome to the Agati Design University, our collection of resources designed specifically to help you create a space that effectively supports your community and accomplishes your mission. Here, you’ll find helpful articles, video podcasts, and webinars we’ve created over the years. Browse through and check out any resources that you feel would be valuable!
Want to talk more about your space? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team anytime!
4 Shifts Libraries Should Consider to Reopen (or Remain Open) Effectively
Navigating the Era of Flexibility (& the Decentralization of Public Spaces)
Navigating Space Issues and Social Distancing in Public and University Libraries
Why You Can’t Afford to Buy Low Quality Furniture
Prospect & Refuge: Using Furniture to Create a Biophilic Response
Library Seating FAQ: The Most Common Questions We Receive About Library Chairs
Library Seating Part 1 | The History of Seating & The Science of Posture
Library Seating Part 2 | Furnishing a Space: How to Observe & Investigate Patterns of Use
Library Seating Part 3 | Selecting the Right Chairs: Pairing Furniture That Fits Activity Patterns
Making Smart Fabric Choices for Institutional Spaces
5 Modern Libraries, Universities, & Airports That Will Inspire Ideas for Your Own Space
The #1 Unhealthy Study Position for Your Students to Avoid
Furniture Designs for the New Future of Learning, Travel, and Work
Expanding Our Perspective of Furniture: The Science of Touch
Your Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Furniture For Your Library
How to Design University Libraries for the Next Generation of Students
Why We Do What We Do: Designing for Human Behavior
Why We Do What We Do II: Creating Cozy
Why We Do What We Do III: The Personal Bubble
Why We Do What We Do IV: Your Safe Haven
Why We Do What We Do V: Productivity Down? It’s Your Chair’s Fault…
Why We Do What We Do VI: Standing the Test of Time
PODCASTS
We regularly talk to designers, architects, and difference-makers on the Agati Video Podcast. Here are a few conversations you may find valuable!