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Posted 4 March 2015 / 1 minute read time
There are two main types of lighting in an office environment. There is ambient lighting (general lighting) and task lighting (direct, personal lighting). Both types are important in a space, but one has been unknowingly avoided. Personal task lighting has been commonly mistaken as a desk accessory, when really it is a tool that can…
+ Full ArticlePosted 23 February 2015 / Less than a minute read time
You spend more time working than you do sleeping, and more time at work than you do at home. With that being said, why wouldn’t you want to personalize your office to the needs of each individual? The University of Exeter in England found that employees who had control over the layout and design of their…
+ Full ArticlePosted 10 February 2015 / Less than a minute read time
There has been an ongoing discussion about whether or not the office will ever go away completely. Because of technology, you can pretty much work electronically from anywhere. We have cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc. that allow us to work on the go. These types of devices accomplish emails, pictures and videos, but an important…
+ Full ArticlePosted 2 February 2015 / 1 minute read time
Yesterday was a special day for our MBI team, as we took time to rediscover each of our natural talents, and to share those with the rest of the staff. The thinking behind “Strength Finders” isn’t to work on someone’s weaknesses, but to recognize each individual’s natural strengths and build upon those. First, each employee…
+ Full ArticlePosted 16 January 2015 / Less than a minute read time
Robert Allen, the leader in fabrics and color innovation, has named Calypso Blue 2015’s color of the year. This is not to be confused with Pantone’s color of the year, which is normally a general hue that isn’t always relevant in all areas of design. Robert Allen wanted to choose a color of the year…
+ Full ArticlePosted 6 January 2015 / Less than a minute read time
Throughout the work day, your brain can only handle so much information before it goes into cruise control. Some see taking a break as lazy and unproductive, when actually, it is a great thing you can do to increase your productivity. Giving your mind a chance to reboot will help you feel revitalized and prepared to begin…
+ Full ArticlePosted 26 November 2014 / 1 minute read time
Tables featuring thin tops and simple bases seem to be making a big splash in the market lately. In an array of colors, sizes, shapes and materials, there’s surely a table to compliment your space. Kimball’s Fluent series was designed by David Pesso, an Industrial Designer and Principal. Fluent projects a progressive image through contemporary design that’s…
+ Full ArticlePosted 8 February 2014 / Less than a minute read time
The most desirable places to vacation usually include a beach, the mountains or someplace outdoors. If these places are where people desire to be, then why not bring these elements to the workplace? Biophilia is the newest office trend. Biophilia can be defined as, “an innate love for the natural world, supposed to be felt universally by humankind”…
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