A Visual Essay on Creative Workspaces

More plants. Defined walkways. Big lighting. More art. Bright pops of color. The new EffectiveUI space, a work in progress.

EUI Space Ideation

Being on the office space design team has its perks. You're pretty much able to transform the environment where everyone works into something much more. Other times, you're just constantly pissing off people by moving them around to accommodate new 'next big idea.'

Here's just some of the stuff we've been thinking about, ranging from breakout 'booths' for private conference calls to a completely new lounge area upstairs. Also in the works is an LED lighting installation spelling out the company logo as you walk up a flight of stairs. It's exciting times for all of us here at EffectiveUI, and with an OCD, modernist-enthusiast like myself on board, you can bet there will be some drastic (but awesome) changes in the coming months.

Work Can Be Beautiful

Many folks are critical of the workspace they work in. I don't blame them. To me, the workplace is an place where immeasurable time often gets lost and heads-down time equates to the reduction of everything that is fun and special about life. Creative workspaces don't simply foster inspiration by forcing fun back into it - it acts a commentary on daily living. Work can, in fact, be as beautiful as you want it to be. It merely takes the step forward from the individual to acknowledge its potential to become a catalyst for betterment of self and perhaps even a way to discover what's truly important in one's short-lived life.

Godly Workstation

I seriously would kill for this kind of setup. Controlled clutter. Amps. Even the cardboard box.

Future Studios of the Experiencist

The countdown starts today. T-minus 210 days. Ready up.

Lofts Lofts Lofts

In Chicago, in 5 year's time. That is the goal. If it's too clean for you, stay out of the kitchen!

Parliament Portland Oregon

Revisited. I don't care. I would like to work here. Yes, free is fine. Thank you.

A Long House in Melbourne

If I had the money, patch of skinny land, and a pimp designerly job... well, I'd hope to achieve what Buro Architects have achieved with this magnificent masterpiece in Melbourne.

Wise Man Once Said

"'Good' [design] means so many things to so many people. When something is plain, simple, and useful it becomes intelligent design." 

- Sir Terence Conran of the Conran Shop

Loungin' and Dinin'

All I wanna do is... hang out with Dwell photographers.

About My Blank Notebook

There's something about finding the perfect sketchbook that's become somewhat of an obsessive side hobby of mine these past few months. No logos, subltle barely-there white lines on the pages, and the ability to opens fully flat. Well, today the impossible has happened. And it's $24 without shipping from Europe.

Home Away From Home

Svenn's home away from home is the perfect sanctuary for traveling students studying afar and interns working in different cities this summer. Heck, he even makes futons look kinda comfortable.

How to Package Pencils

I swear I need to stop reading Lovely Package. Otherwise, I'm going to start designing pen holders for my ever-growing, unnecessarily diverse pen collection.

More Computing Under the Stairs

I think I'm going to make this a reality one day. You know, since I keep talking about it and all. Inspired by Stefan's Split Level Loft.