Archive for the ‘Work’ Category

May 23, 2011

Skype Office

Skype has been in the news lately, thanks to Microsoft purchasing the video chat giant, but it was the design of Skype’s Stockholm office that caught out eye. The brightly colored, modern space offers a playful work environment. The space was designed by Mette Larsson-Wedborn from PS Arkitecktur. The conference room offers an orange carpet, purple chairs, and images of cables for artwork, proving that this is indeed a tech office.

 

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May 08, 2011

Desk Unity

Does your desk constantly seem cluttered or disorganized? Maybe it is the lack of unity between your accessories! Designers Adrian and Jeremy Wright have created this line of products to clean up the look of your desk and give it a modern flare. ”Ubiquitous items like staplers, hole-punches and calculators clutter up most of our desks,” said DesignWright. ” They rarely match or have any sense of unity. Here, the designers saw an opportunity to create a range of desk tools which work well and look great, both individually and as a set.”

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April 07, 2011

Google Offices

If you “google” fun modern design, this is what should come up. The Google Offices in London, designed by Scott Brownrigg, offer the Goggle staff a brightly colored office with all of the important iconic Google elements. The 4,000 square foot office, located at 123 Buckingham Palace Road in the heart of London, transports the staff and visitors into a fun and relaxing work space. But creating a fun, inviting space was not the only concern. The Google team was determined to also have an efficient and practical working environment. It is all tied together with telephone booths that are work spaces, giant dice that serve as video conference booths and an open plan for workstations.

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March 02, 2011

Sequel Office

Are you ready to give your office space an upgrade? Check out the Sequel collection by BDI, available at Hold It Contemporary Home. Sequel Office is the perfect marriage of design and technology.

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October 09, 2010

Nicholas Langan’s Footprint Table

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The Footprint table by designer Nicholas Langan for Journeyman Furniture is made in solid oak and is finished with oil. The footprints contoured into the top surface of the table are also carved out of the underside, giving the impression that the table has actually been walked on, creating a truly beautiful illusion. Read more …

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