04 Aug How Décor and Organization Help to Increase Productivity at Work
My client Social Spotlight Media, a boutique digital marketing and media relations agency in Los Angeles, wanted their new office space to be a cool and creative environment for the entire team. Based on our initial consultation, there were three areas I wanted to create within their 650 sq. ft. office unit: a general work area, a shelving system and a conference room.
- In the general work area, I arranged their desks in a semi circle to create a highly collaborative community-style workspace. Taking the heat from the afternoon sun into consideration, I wanted to ensure that no one was directly facing the sun. This arrangement allowed for them to brainstorm as a team and work productively and individually.
- With an open shelving system, baskets and bins with covers are a must! This allows for all the office supplies to be organized and labeled, but hidden so the office stays tidy. Fun magazine holders and binders were purchased to keep paperwork filed and active projects easy to locate. Of course, we decorated with client swag, candles and other knick-knacks to create a warm setting.
- As for the conference room, we designed this space to serve as a communal area. A shabby chic table and mismatched chairs added a bit of personality to the agency. This room is the perfect space for client meetings, entertaining, private phone calls and little lunch breaks. It is so important to remember to take breaks away from your desk at work, as it only creates a more productive mind!
In the end, this industrial style space consisting of hardwood floor, exposed brick, electrical wires and floor to ceiling windows was turned into a super cool and functional work space for Social Spotlight Media!
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