Sarah Davis

Workplace Strategist
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Sarah Davis

Workplace Strategist

Sarah leads HED’s evidence-based workplace strategy practice, bringing a unique blend of data assessment, business intelligence, and design thinking to the evolving relationship between spatial design, human behavior, and emerging technologies.

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As the leader of ProtoPLACE, HED’s workplace innovation platform, she is at the forefront of conversations on cognitive performance, hybrid work, and the impact of technology on culture and collaboration. Her work spans research, experimentation, and organizational advisory, helping clients unlock potential and adapt with purpose.

A regular speaker and media contributor on the future of work, Sarah explores how AI is reshaping identity, productivity, and the built environment. Her approach is grounded in inquiry and insight, connecting data, design, and behavior to help organizations think critically about how space supports people, and how it can evolve to meet what’s next.

Sectors
Workplace
Education

Sarah's Insights

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Workplace
Why the Future of Work Demands New Intelligence in Place

Design Innovation, Intelligence in Place, Workplace Strategy

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Workplace
The Focus Deficit: Why AI is Raising the Cognitive Bar

Design Innovation, Intelligence in Place, Workplace Strategy

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Workplace
The Restoration Gap: Designing for Cognitive Resilience

Design Innovation, Intelligence in Place, Workplace Strategy

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Workplace
Designing for Human Performance

Design Innovation, Intelligence in Place, Workplace Strategy

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Workplace
Stabilizing Human Attention in the Workplace

Design Innovation, Intelligence in Place, Workplace Strategy

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Workplace
The Hidden Cost of AI: Broken Human Connection

Design Innovation, Intelligence in Place, Workplace Strategy

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Workplace
Why Original Thinking is the New Competitive Advantage

Design Innovation, Intelligence in Place, Workplace Strategy

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Workplace
Learning Lag: Closing the Gap Between Technology and Human Growth

Design Innovation, Intelligence in Place, Workplace Strategy

Sarah's News

Podcasts

Sarah Davis on Reimagining the Office: Human-Centered Design Strategies

August 19, 2025

Press Releases

Office Spaces Are Misaligned with AI Shift, According to New HED Survey

February 18, 2026

Media Mentions

Workplace Performance Demands a Different Kind of Office

June 1, 2026