Originally written and posted by Lauren Myrick, on July 16, 2013.
Does your office/work space enhance your productivity? Your mood? How about your creativity? If you cannot answer yes to at least one of these questions, it may be time for a change!
This week’s inspiration came from a fun article I found on work-spaces of notable figures. It was quite interesting and motivated me to compile additional information about what makes a space yours and how can you be the most productive in that space. (Apologies to those who may have thought the title of this week’s post was a reference to the 1999 movie with the same name!)
Before deciding to overhaul or organize your space, take a moment to answer a few questions:
While scouring the internet for articles, the top 3 tricks/tips I liked best were:
Last, If you get stuck or are having a hard time getting rid of something, ask 3 questions:
1. Does it work?
2. Do I like it?
3. Does it work for others?
Using the momentum we've created here, the next article will focus on productivity tips and tricks!
Original article: http://designtaxi.com/news/359107/The-Inspiring-Workspaces-Of-Pablo-Picasso-Ray-Eames-Other-Famous-Creatives/
Ideas for office space organization and re-design:
Organization:
http://www.simplyproductive.com/2013/04/tips-for-organizing-your-cubicle-office-space/
http://www.simplyproductive.com/2011/03/5-days-to-unclutter-the-top-of-your-desk/
http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/jun2009/ca2009062_454286.htm
Redesign:
http://lifehacker.com/5987607/how-can-i-make-my-cubicle-more-comfortable-and-less-boring
http://www.simplecareerlife.com/2012/12/love-your-creative-space-8-uplifting.html
http://www.thedailymuse.com/health/style/small-space-big-style-upgrading-your-cubicle/
Does your office/work space enhance your productivity? Your mood? How about your creativity? If you cannot answer yes to at least one of these questions, it may be time for a change!
This week’s inspiration came from a fun article I found on work-spaces of notable figures. It was quite interesting and motivated me to compile additional information about what makes a space yours and how can you be the most productive in that space. (Apologies to those who may have thought the title of this week’s post was a reference to the 1999 movie with the same name!)
Before deciding to overhaul or organize your space, take a moment to answer a few questions:
- What are
your goals this year? Are they linked to creativity or productivity
or both? How can your area enhance your efforts?
- What have
you tried in the past? What’s worked, what hasn’t?
- Are you
distracted easily?
- What do you
spend most of your time on? (calls, emails, paperwork, etc.)
- Are you
more visual, kinetic, or audio inclined?
- What kind
of space to you want design for yourself? Clean and orderly or
welcoming and comfortable OR somewhere in between?
While scouring the internet for articles, the top 3 tricks/tips I liked best were:
- Clear your
desk – especially when beginning. This action has many
benefits: providing you a clean slate, mentally clearing your mind,
and giving you a sense of accomplishment (you can immediately see
it). You can always arrange specific items on your desk after the
first swipe!
- Decide how
you will enter and exit your space. Where will you put
your bag, keys, other belongings? How do you want to leave your desk each
day? These are key things to consider when re-inventing your space.
- Make
yourself comfortable. No matter how your space looks to others, you
must be comfortable! Additionally, if you try something new and
after a month you don’t like it, try something else or go back to a
previous set-up. This is the fun of experimenting!
Last, If you get stuck or are having a hard time getting rid of something, ask 3 questions:
1. Does it work?
2. Do I like it?
3. Does it work for others?
Using the momentum we've created here, the next article will focus on productivity tips and tricks!
Original article: http://designtaxi.com/news/359107/The-Inspiring-Workspaces-Of-Pablo-Picasso-Ray-Eames-Other-Famous-Creatives/
Ideas for office space organization and re-design:
Organization:
http://www.simplyproductive.com/2013/04/tips-for-organizing-your-cubicle-office-space/
http://www.simplyproductive.com/2011/03/5-days-to-unclutter-the-top-of-your-desk/
http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/jun2009/ca2009062_454286.htm
Redesign:
http://lifehacker.com/5987607/how-can-i-make-my-cubicle-more-comfortable-and-less-boring
http://www.simplecareerlife.com/2012/12/love-your-creative-space-8-uplifting.html
http://www.thedailymuse.com/health/style/small-space-big-style-upgrading-your-cubicle/