PHOENIX PROJECT

HUNTER’S HELPER

 
 
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WELLNESS-FOCUSED

This growing tech company creates software and hardware for pet parents, and promotes all aspects of staff wellness in the office, including a pro-pup policy.

 
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Hunter’s Helper is a dog-focused software technology company dedicated to strengthening the one-of-a-kind bond between pets and their people. Their West Loop headquarters celebrates the neighborhood with open sight lines to the expansive views and natural light, and  includes a product testing area, a client-facing demo space, and multiple features designed specifically for their canine coworkers. Every floor and furniture surface is made from cleanable materials, and keeping the high traffic pet areas safe and sanitary is especially important.

Founded in San Jose, California, Hunter’s Helper has been on the rise for the last few years, with growing staff numbers, and buzz-worthy products. In order to maintain their close-knit work culture, they want to remain moderate in size. The entire staff sits in free address desk areas with built-in dog nooks. They can shift easily to other work zones, or even let the on-site doggie daycare takeover for a while during focus time or important meetings. Employees are encouraged to work remotely between 20-30% of the time, creating less density in the office, and an opportunity for cat and bird owners to be home with their pets. 

While developing the design concept, the Hunter’s Helper team created a chart listing the assets created to support many forms of comfort and wellness: thermal, acoustic, visual, mental, and physical, echoing the sense of well-being felt at home. Circadian rhythm lighting, air filtration, white noise solutions, and ergonomic furniture are some of the wellness assets included in the workplace. Planters, hanging greenery, and access to an exterior deck bring biophilia into the work day for humans, and give the dogs views of nature, and a park-like play environment. 

By empowering individuals to make choices with their pets by their sides, the Hunter’s Helper headquarters is more than an office. It’s an enjoyable destination for animals and their people.

 
 
 

Hunter’s Helper hopes their workplace is a place where staff can go to feel energized and motivated to create innovative tech products without leaving their canine inspiration at home. Celebrating this camaraderie, the design team created feature wall options and custom, interactive furniture to engage both dogs and humans.

 
 
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95%

of pet owners consider their animals to be part of their family.

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Studies show that pets can positively impact the health and well-being of their owners. Benefits include:

  • Decreased blood pressure

  • Lowered cholesterol and triglyceride levels

  • Reduced feelings of loneliness

  • Increased exercise and outdoor activities

  • Expanded opportunities for socialization

 
 

DESIGN TEAM | Nicole, Andy, Jake, Megan, Carla S

LOCATION | Fulton Market. 1201 W Lake, 3rd Floor. 23,887 RSF

WORK STYLE | Free Address, aka Hoteling

FEATURED PRODUCTS | Herman Miller custom workstations | Robin desk management and reservation system | Ege carpets | Circadian lighting system: Ketra Lighting Lighting control system: Lutron Controls | Acoustic foam panels: Soundcow Udderly Quiet Fire Rated Acoustic Foam | White noise system: Cambridge Sound QT Emitter | Automatic shading system: Mechoshades 

 
 
 

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