Renovations are already underway at Jasper Group’s newly acquired 1.2 million square-foot facility as the company announces plans to expand its furniture manufacturing operations and create more than 300 new jobs by 2021. Updates to the Orleans, Indiana, facility include new manufacturing equipment and upgrading the IT infrastructure. The company has already begun producing laminate
Deciding Office Space Per Employee
How Much Space Per Employee Do You Need? If you’re planning a new office, in a new space, one of the questions you may have is, how much office space per employee do you need? Here’s ideas on how to plan your space, allowing for common areas and future growth. An enormous concern when designing
What Makes An Office Desk Great?
Whether you’re outfitting C-suite offices or filling the stable of workstations for your entire staff, the office chair and desk are the two most important pieces of furniture in which to invest. Employees Want Comfort and Quality Your workforce is your most important asset, and your employees the ones who are using their desks for
The phone booth is making a comeback.
The Bosse Cube by Dauphin For much of the 20th century, the phone booth was a steadfast and essential installation of modern life, from bustling cities to tumbleweed-strewn desert gas stations. Tippi Hedren was attacked in one in “The Birds,” Clark Kent frequently changed to Superman in one and Bill & Ted used one to
Transforming the Workplace is Key to Survival
Get comfortable with change Change is coming from every direction. Technology advancements and automation are revolutionizing the nature of work and re-setting the rules about where people work and how they connect. Demographics of the workforce are shifting, as more Baby Boomers exit and Millennials become a growing influence. The gig economy has given rise
Are High End Office Chairs Worth The Investment?
Are high end office chairs worth the investment? In terms of productivity, staff morale and even cost, the answer is yes. When your employees spend up to 8 hours a day sitting in the office, the choice of what they sit on is not something to be taken lightly. A well-designed chair can improve staff morale
Make Your Patient Waiting Area More Appealing
You only get one chance to make a good first impression. So whether you are looking into a new practice or wanting to upgrade your existing one, here are some simple things to ask yourself that can make your dental practice or healthcare clinic more appealing. Do my clients know where the entry is to my
Bringing the Feeling of Home to the Office with Izzy
Businesses are increasingly referencing elements of residential design to turn offices into a ‘home away from home’ for their employees. While remote working isn’t an option for many employers, taking a few cues from what makes working from home so appealing for employees is a strategic step in creating a corporate culture that promotes a
ASID Releases Essential 2018 Outlook and State of the Industry Report
New research examines the U.S. economy, design industry trends, and the future of the interior design profession Some key findings include: State of the Industry – as the U.S. economy is now at or near full employment, the interior design industry is continuing growth in economic contribution, but at a slower pace Trends & Design Implications –
