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Telebooth: Regaining Focus and Privacy at Work

June 5, 2026

Since its introduction in the 1900s, the open-plan office concept has been evolving and being adapted across the globe, with companies banking on its benefits of enhancing communication and teamwork.

Yet, the busier offices become, the greater the need for quiet spaces to work, more so in open-plan ones, where such spaces can feel like a luxury amid the noise and distractions. To that end, more and more employers are opting for acoustic office pods to ensure their employees’ productivity and overall well-being.

An innovative office solution introduced in the 2010s, an acoustic office pod, also known as a privacy pod or an office phone booth, is an enclosed, soundproof unit that can be flexibly positioned within an open or hybrid workspace.

Designed as a comfortable, focused and private environment, this pod can serve various purposes – from physical meetings and video conferences to phone conversations and simply a peaceful spot to work in.

A Telebooth acoustic pod in an open-plan office

Telebooth (Jinan) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. understands the essence of acoustic office pods more than many pod manufacturers, given its specialisation in developing private space products that prioritise solutions to reducing noise and ensuring privacy.

Its very own pods – aptly named Telebooth – are inspired by the Japanese concept of ma (間): a space, pause or interval that can be seen as an opportunity to contemplate or gain perspective in life without interruptions.

A Telebooth acoustic pod, as seen in Lululemon’s Hong Kong office

These pods, which come in several categories including those for single-person use and small meetings, are built with the latest technology to deliver acoustic privacy and calm focus, such as:

  • Crystal soundproof glass, flame-retardant high-density Burgeree sound-absorbing panels, and Milliken carpet tile flooring to achieve 35dB sound reduction;
  • AI-enabled, motion sensor LED lighting, which activates upon entry and powers down upon exit;
  • A ventilation system engineered to maintain fresh airflow without acoustic compromise, and prevent stuffiness within the pod; and
  • AkzoNobel’s Interpon powder coating used on the pod’s outer shell, providing a durable, scratch-resistant and professionally finished exterior.

Furthermore, Telebooth acoustic pods are certified with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and Greenguard standards, reaffirming their product quality and sustainability.

Built for mobility and customisation, these pods will most definitely be mainstays for companies that are committed to their employees’ productivity and well-being, no matter where their offices are.

Reference: https://www.xtrafurniture.com/telebooth-the-acoustic-pod-reimagined/

Images courtesy of XTRA Furniture

Want to view and experience this innovative office solution in person? Visit the XTRA Furniture showroom at The Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur, opening from 10.30am to 7.30pm every day.

For enquiries on Telebooth, contact XTRA Furniture at +6012-6988570 or email at living@xtrafurniture.com.