Top 4 Tech Design Startups Rewriting the Rules of Workspace Design & Office Culture

The way offices are designed and experienced is undergoing a seismic shift, powered by AR, VR, and advanced design tech. The global AR & VR market is projected to hit US$46.6 billion in 2025, growing steadily to nearly US$76 billion by 2030 (Statista). India alone is expected to generate US$917.5 million in AR/VR revenues in 2025, with penetration climbing past 50% by 2029.

This surge is transforming workspace design from static blueprints into immersive, interactive experiences. AR and VR enable stakeholders to virtually walk through office layouts, tweak aesthetics, and test functionality long before construction begins. This not only reduces costly rework but also accelerates decision cycles and ensures designs align with the diverse needs of modern teams.

The timing is crucial. With 90% of Indian organisations expecting employees to spend at least three days a week in the office by 2030 (JLL), workspaces must evolve beyond cubicles. Hybrid work demands flexibility, collaboration zones, wellness-driven spaces, and environments that foster both productivity and belonging. Technology is bridging that gap by allowing real-time visualization, simulation of lighting and acoustics, and even AI-driven space utilization insights.

As commercial real estate rebounds and co-working continues to surge — with flexible office stock in India crossing 55 million sq. ft. in 2024 (Knight Frank) — AR/VR is fast becoming the backbone of workspace transformation. The future of office design is no longer imagined on paper; it’s experienced virtually, tested digitally, and built smarter.

Here are the top 4 Tech Design Startups to watch out for as they continue rewriting the rules of workspace Design & office culture leveraging tech:

Flipspaces

Flipspaces is a Global Real Estate Expansion Management venture with End-to-end solutions for CUSTOMISED DESIGN and BUILD for Commercial Spaces. They have developed an in-house proprietary technology for VR-supported video walkthroughs (Link), a first in the industry and a proven game changer. It is instrumental in not only letting businesses visualize their site in advance but also critical for minimum variation in the estimated budget and timelines during the fit-out period. Apart from this, they also share the Client Application with your username and password to check all the updates of your projects, be it your customized layouts, 3D Renders, Project Updates, and more. For nearly a decade, they have successfully executed 1000+ projects, covering more than 8+ million sq. ft. of space. Their cutting-edge technology, in-house manufacturing capabilities, and tech-enabled project management & execution, coupled with a huge team of qualified vendors, differentiate them from other competitors – as we deliver all services with supreme quality, quick turnaround time, and cost benefits.

Trezi

Provider of SaaS-based VR-based visualization solutions. Its platform provides users with features that include immersive design presentations, real-time design communication, collaborative design reviews, and VR-enabled coordination meetings.

SmartvizX

Provider of VR-based solutions for multiple businesses. It facilitates creating an interactive virtual environment to stimulate potential users into experiencing arenas and spaces that haven’t even been physically built like buildings, office desks.

PropVR

Provider of a cloud-driven virtual tour software for real estate professionals. It enables users to build VR tours using drag-and-drop tools and allows clients to visit multiple projects remotely. The company also provides 360 photography services, 3D floor plans, and virtual tour development services.