Does it ever feel like some of your best ideas come to you when you’re away from your desk? Maybe you get ideas while you’re taking a walk around the neighborhood, on your lunch break, in line at the coffee shop, or having a casual conversation with [...]
Even though digital technology has reduced the amount of paper we use in the office, clutter is still a problem. Between personal items, notes, files, tech gadgets, books, and pens, it’s very easy for desks to get messy. But clutter is more than just [...]
We’ve all heard the adage that time is money. Distractions at work are not only frustrating, but they can also add up to a lot of lost productivity. In one study from the University of California - Irvine, it was found that it takes an average of 25 [...]
Bells are ringing -- school bells, that is! Now that Labor Day weekend is over, kids all over the country are picking up their backpacks and heading back to school. Even if school is back in session, it’s not too late to upgrade classrooms for the ne [...]
You have a lot of great minds on your team and when they work together, they’re capable of great things. But to make the most of all that creative potential, they need the right spaces for inspiration and support. A change of scenery can be a great w [...]
When workplaces support employee wellness, everybody wins. Business owners can see benefits such as improved productivity and reduced absenteeism, while employees are more likely to feel happier and more engaged. But supporting wellbeing in the offic [...]
One of the hotly debated topics in workplace and classroom design is how to encourage movement. As technology has grown over the past few decades, people have started to lead more sedentary lifestyles. Obesity rates are on the rise and some studies h [...]
Part of living in LA means paying top dollar for a small home or apartment. And while we find ways to make space for dinner parties, working from home without an office can prove challenging. So what do you do to maximize small spaces when square foo [...]
My name is Sayeh, and though most people wouldn't guess it, I'm an introvert. Despite being very outgoing and a little loud at times, it's important to remember that not all introverts are shy and timid—they just need a little more space and time awa [...]
This fall is full of gorgeous office trends that make it easy to upgrade or refresh your space. Personally, I've been having a field day with them all, and the best part? They're no longer hard to find! If your office is ready for a much-needed upgra [...]
You’ve just signed the lease on an office space that fits you your four employees. Congrats! But have you thought about what will you do when your business grows? Will your office furniture grow with you? Will you have the room you need to expand? Do [...]
Imagine an ideal workday: everything goes according to plan and time for creative work is ample and uninterrupted. As dreamy as that sounds, it’s often unrealistic. And though you can’t always control the events of your workday, you can set yourself [...]
I’m a compulsive list-maker and have tried using almost every kind of to-do list you can think of. And as much as I love crossing off a completed item, sometimes a traditional numbered task list isn’t the most effective way to plan your day. In fact, [...]
A few weeks ago, the company I work for, Red Thread of Maine, was privileged to host Maine Startup and Create Week. A gathering of startups, entrepreneurs, Makers and innovators, the conference brought together some of the ecosystem's brightest minds [...]
One of the most interesting aspects of creating a coworking space is understanding what exactly draws people to a location. During my first few months interacting with coworking spaces, I was under the impression that what sold a space came down to p [...]