19 Design Elements Spotted at Neocon
Two weeks ago, NeoCon, the most recognized and attended trade show in the contract furniture industry, descended on Chicago. NeoCon showcases products,…
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How to Design an Awesome Coworking Facility
One of the most interesting aspects of creating a coworking space is understanding what exactly draws people to a location.…
Susan Cain’s “Quiet” Sheds Light on Introverts in Business
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3 Workplace Trends on the Rise
Walking through the Chicago Loop each morning has helped me identify three workplace trends on the rise within the design…
Choosing the Right Office Location
When I began leasing an office of my own last year, it marked the end of years of working from my house,…
How to Leverage the Extra Space in your Office
Leftover space. At least one of the rooms somewhere in our lives has some, and it’s always an awkward size:…
How to Manage a Big Project and Stay Sane
For most people, the last time you had a lesson in time management was probably long before you learned to divide…
Angels Close the Gender Gap
Look out world! The number of female founders of businesses is on the rise. In 2014, more than one in…
Adopting a 4-Day Work Week
The birth of my daughter three months ago has caused a massive overhaul in the way I think about and orient…
How to Select Furniture for Odd Spaces
Whether your workspace is at home or in an office, space constraints often mean that we don’t get the luxury…