Genius Coworking
geniuscoworking.co.nz
Smart Room Signage for Genius Coworking & ErgoStyle
When expanding into a much larger space, Genius Coworking needed members to instantly know whether a room was available, who had it, and when it would be free.
The Challenge
Moving into new, larger premises brought exciting growth — but also new complexity. Genius Coworking now managed a mix of meeting rooms, acoustic pods, and shared offices across multiple floors.
Their coworking software handled bookings well, but there was a visible gap: members had no quick way to check room availability at a glance. Booking overruns caused friction, and walking up to an occupied room was a daily frustration for everyone.
The Solution
Working with Ian Cooper — New Zealand’s agent for SyncSign — Genius Coworking trialled the product over several months. SyncSign’s e-ink displays mount directly outside each bookable space and connect wirelessly to a single centrally located base station, pulling live calendar data to show current and upcoming bookings.
Red screen — room is currently in use.
Neutral screen — room is available, showing when the next booking begins.
Displays were rolled out across meeting rooms, acoustic phone booths, and shared offices throughout the Ferrymead premises — instantly readable from across the corridor.
Key Benefits
Members instantly see who has a space and if the booking has run over — reducing interruptions and improving day-to-day flow.
No costly ongoing subscription fees, unlike many competing solutions. SyncSign’s pricing model is well-suited to coworking.
Simple setup with seamless calendar integration — devices were live quickly with minimal IT overhead.
An intuitive phone app makes adding and managing displays straightforward for the Genius team at any time.
A single centrally located base station connects displays across multiple floors — no per-room hub required.
Overall, we have found SyncSign to be a great, cost-effective solution for our coworking business, and we would highly recommend it to any office or flexible workspace looking to add visual signage solutions to their bookable spaces.
— Clinton Selby, Genius Coworking & ErgoStyle
About WorkTools
WorkTools is New Zealand’s specialist supplier of workplace technology and ergonomic solutions. We partner with world-class brands to bring smarter, better-designed workplaces to New Zealand businesses.
SyncSign is available in New Zealand exclusively through WorkTools.