HOW WE WORK
A Clear, Disciplined Approach to Building High-Performance Workspaces
At Outtabox, we don't start with design.
We start with clarity.
Our work is guided by a simple belief:
Great workspaces are not decorated.
They are deliberately engineered to support people, performance, and growth.
That belief shapes everything we do — from the first conversation to final handover.
WHY OUR PROCESS IS DIFFERENT
Most workspace projects fail quietly — not because of bad intentions, but because they begin without enough clarity.
Unverified assumptions.
Rushed decisions.
Designs that look good but don't survive reality.
Our process exists to remove those risks before they become expensive problems.
OUR APPROACH — STEP BY STEP
Understand & Qualify
We start by asking the right questions.
Before any design or pricing, we take time to understand:
- your organisation and how it works
- what is broken in your current space
- what success should look like after move-in
- what constraints are real — and which are assumptions
This helps us decide whether we are the right partner for the project and ensures expectations are aligned from the beginning.
Workspace Strategy
This is the foundation of everything.
We conduct a structured workspace strategy process to define:
- how your people work
- how the space should support productivity and collaboration
- how the workspace should adapt as you grow
- what technical, operational, or cost risks exist
The outcome is a Workspace Strategy that clearly sets direction — before design begins.
Commercial Structuring
Clarity before cost.
Once strategy is defined, we structure the project responsibly:
- aligning scope to strategy
- identifying key cost drivers early
- clearly stating assumptions and exclusions
- recommending phasing where needed
This approach avoids surprises and ensures decisions are made with full visibility.
Design Governance
Design is translation, not guesswork.
Design at Outtabox is a disciplined response to strategy. Every layout, detail, and material decision must support the agreed direction and be buildable in reality.
We coordinate design thoroughly before construction, so nothing important is left to be 'figured out on site.'
Delivery & Quality Control
Execution with discipline.
During construction and fit-out, we focus on:
- clear site leadership
- controlled change management
- continuous quality checks
- transparent reporting
Our goal is simple: Deliver exactly what was agreed — with no surprises.
Handover, Review & Improvement
We close the loop properly.
After handover, we:
- review performance internally
- gather client feedback
- document lessons learned
- refine our systems
This ensures every project strengthens the next — and allows us to continuously raise our standard.
OUR PROMISE
Strategy before design
Clarity before cost
Discipline before delivery
A zero-defect mindset at handover
This is how we create workspaces that don't just look good — but actually work.
WHO THIS APPROACH IS FOR
Our process works best for organisations that:
START WITH A STRATEGY CONVERSATION
If you're planning a workspace project and want a calm, structured, and reliable process from day one, we'd be happy to begin with a conversation.
Schedule a ConversationOuttabox — Workspace Strategy & Fit-Out
Abuja · Lagos · Port Harcourt