Place attachment at work with Ryan Anderson | VP Global Research & Planning | MillerKnoll

In this episode, host David Abrams is in conversation with Ryan Anderson, VP of Global Research & Planning at MillerKnoll, for an insightful discussion around the intersection of furniture, place design, and technology. We explore how Ryan’s dual passions—design and technology—come together to shape environments that foster connection, collaboration, and well-being. From MillerKnoll’s mission to design for the good of humankind to the evolving purpose of workplaces, Ryan shares how well-designed spaces can now offer more value than ever before. We discuss the shift from individual desks to team-oriented "neighborhoods," the concept of "place attachment," and how thoughtfully created environments—like internal event spaces with a “clubhouse mindset”—can nurture meaningful relationships among teams. If you’re curious about how workplaces can reimagine themselves to meet the needs of the modern world and how we can "reattach" to offices instead of just returning to them, this episode is for you. Subscribe to TEN so you never miss an episode of the Tenant Experience Network.