Archive for the ‘Office Desks’ Category

Can’t Stand the Standing Trend?

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 by

Are you annoyed when you see the umpteenth article making the Twitter rounds about how sitting at work is akin to a death sentence? You are not alone. TreeHugger describes this backlash against the standing desk “mania” in an entertaining article here. Apparently, some people are treating this furniture like a fad. They experience lots . . . Read More »

Sit-to-Stand to…Jump Desk?

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012 by

By now, we’ve all been educated about the benefits of working at a sit-to-stand desk. But what if you added a little jumping to the mix? We’ve all had days at work that feel like a series of hurdles. The white collar workers in this ad video just take that feeling to a very literal . . . Read More »

Another Workstation Enhancer from Teknion

Thursday, July 26th, 2012 by

The “Behind-You” screen we blogged about recently is just one of Teknion’s new series of Workstation Enhancers. The office supply manufacturer is determined to make the cubicle experience enjoyable by providing more and more ways for employees to customize theirs. The Podium is one of the latest additions to the “Complements” collection. This desk organizer . . . Read More »

Could Computer Monitors Disappear from Office Desks Altogether?

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 by

That’s an intriguing thought. Perhaps one day, we will all use virtual or holographic computer screens like the ones in Minority Report. We’ll be able to interact directly with “there, but not there” style monitors that we can call up out of thin air at any time. It’s not so farfetched – we’ve seen similar . . . Read More »

Are Office Desks Becoming Simpler?

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 by

According to one Wall Street Journal article, office furniture in the Bay Area is undergoing a radical metamorphosis. Gone are the days of the ornate wood executive desk. Even modern workstations with storage capacity, tool rails, and other accessories are on the way out. In today’s tech office culture, employers and employees are reinventing what . . . Read More »

Do Employees Really Want to Walk at Work?

Thursday, April 5th, 2012 by

You’ve probably heard about the Steelcase treadmill desk at this point. But is this a piece of office furniture employees would actually use? There’s anecdotal evidence that workers actually do enjoy walking while they work. Phone workers at Aetna’s call center in New Albany are apparently lining up to get their turn on a small . . . Read More »

The Roll-to-Stand Office

Saturday, March 31st, 2012 by

Here’s another follow up on my guest post at Ergotron about designing the sit-to-stand office. It has to do with the sitting part as much as the standing part. Workers still do need well made, ergonomic office chairs for those times during the day when they need to rest their weary legs and feet. All . . . Read More »

Are You Mad for This Office Desk?

Thursday, March 8th, 2012 by

The hit TV series “Mad Men” is coming back for yet another alcohol and cigarette infused season. It’s a great example of how television impacts the fashion and design world. Everything from apparel to furniture is being given a Mad Men spin these days. Some of the styles of the 1960s (like the constricting rubber . . . Read More »

Getting the Most from Your Sit-to-Stand Workstation

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 by

Do you have a sit-to-stand workstation? Are you thinking about buying these ergonomic solutions for your employees? Height adjustable worktables, desks, and cubicle worksurfaces are all the rage right now. But for this trend to stay relevant, employees need to know how to make this ergonomic technology really work for them. We’ve seen what happens . . . Read More »

Alternatives to a Treadmill Desk

Thursday, February 16th, 2012 by

Arnold’s Office Furniture has put together another great roundup post. This time, the topic is products that can turn your cubicle into a fitness center. I blogged about the Sit-to-Walkstation treadmill desk back in 2010. It hasn’t become a fixture in very many offices – and the steep price tag is probably one big reason. . . . Read More »