THE HAPPY MEDIUMinteraction versus privacy in the office

American engineer Frede-rick Taylor was obsessed with the idea of efficiency and supervision, which is why he is remembered as one of the pioneers in the office space design. Taylor crowded workers together in a completely open envi-ronment and settled bosses in private offices from which to observe them - like floors in a factory.

The cubicle concept is brought to a level of ex-treme. The reason are the increasing ranks of mid-level managers, forming a new class of employees who are too important for a standart desk, but too junior for a window seat. The solution is as cheap as possible - modular walls. Welcome to the cabin sea.

The German movement „Beauryolandshaft“ inspired Herman Miller to create a product based on the new European working philoso-phy. The first modular system of business furniture business, based on flexible work sur-faces, is brought into action.

Modern companies are in a need of a new generation of employees. Such who know how to seek solutions to problems outside their area of competence and also such who pursue a global look on simple tasks. We are about to show you how to organize the office space so that it provides an opportunity for developing

both of these qualities in the following infographic.

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THE WORKSPACE

Offers the highest level of privacy. Perfect for making calls and having private busi-ness meetings. Usually reserved for the highest levels of the hierarchy.

Located halfway between private and open offices. Major problems are low pro-ductivity and ambient noise. The constant movement creates an irritating distrac-tion.

Made popular by the tech companies of the Sillicon Valley. Utilize the most of the space at low costs, but hinder productiv-ity.

Unique in bringing together different groups of freelancers, remote employees and other independent professionals. Dy-namic and inclusive spaces.

Private office

Cubicles

Open office

Coworking Space

MEANING OF COLORS

The color of balance, har-mony and peace. Symbolizes

nature and its renewal. This

color that brings balance between the cold and the

warm range. Predisposes to

cooperation and movement.

The color of class, dignity and

royalty. Symbolizes imagina-

tion and passion. Extremely

rare in the wild nature. Color

of extreme views, it is often

used in graphic design and

advertisement.

The color of health, strength and productivity. Symbolizes courage and confidence. Makes text and images stand in the foreground and there-fore is used as an accent to stimulate people in making quick decisions.

Green

Purple

Red

The color of peace, sincerity and loyalty. It symbolizes creativity and intellect. It is often used by airlines, tourism and cleaning companies. Makes people dream and imagine.

Blue

MEANING OF COLORS

The color of wisdom, warmth and curiosity. Symbolizes light and energy. It lifts the spirits and stimulates communi-cation. Is used in the sports

industry because of its high energy levels.

The color of power, elegance

and drama. Symbolizes style

and prestige. Used to denote

the higher class and the de-

tachment of some elite social

circles. Strongly corporate

color.

The color of persistence, elo-quence and silence. Neutral color that is in good harmony with every other. It has an industrial aspect that makes it the color of the twentieth century.

Yellow

Black

Gray

The color of goodness, inno-

cence and honesty. Symbol-

izes perfection and purity. Its

qualities make it a frequent

choice in ads for bathrooms,

bedrooms and cleaning

services.

White

COLORS IN THE OFFICE

It is recommended for open spaces as it predis-poses to cooperation and movement. Furnish with ergonomic, modular fur-niture for dynamic sitting. Green calms the mental activity. Add Escreo wall for placing ideas.

Suitable for the entrance area of an office. Create a relaxing atmosphere using soft and light furni-ture. A great choice for artists and rooms that are decorated with paintings or sculptures. Add Escreo for messages to guests and clients.

It is good for the room to offer a variety of practical but comfortable furniture. Suitable for rooms that carry out physical activi-ties or dynamic produc-tivity. Helps in making quick decisions.

The most common corpo-rate color. It IS recom-mended for rooms where discussions take place on foot and which aim to stimulate creativity and brainstorming practices. Add Matte Ecreo wall for presentations.

Combine with natural materials to create an at-mosphere of comfort and authenticity. This color creates a sense of move-ment, so it is suitable for exercise rooms. Due to its disturbing effect, overuse is not recommended.

In small doses creates a sense of perspective and depth, but if used too much it can suf-focate and darken the room. Helps other colors to stand out. Suitable for corporate premises that aspire to elegance.

Universal and self-suffi-cient color with multiple applications. Suitable for places to recharge and get some fresh air. Its silvery shades create a hi-tech effects. Suitable for backgrounds for furniture. Add Escreo for random acts of creativity.

Perfect for rooms for relaxation, energy recharge and commu-nication. Combine with other colors or decorative elements, inspired from nature, to escape from the dull and „hospital“ aspects of color. Can make any room seem larger.