Furniture, a beast of its own.
I entered this internship at Turnstone (a division of Steelcase) knowing full well that I knew nothing about furniture, much less office furniture. As a student, over half way through college, I consider myself a fairly well-educated individual, well-travelled, versed, and with an array of experiences. Ask me about writing papers, researching a, b, or c or anything about making a good latte and I can talk with you for hours. Talk to me about binding books, taking photos, travelling or working with the internet and we can easily have a fairly engaging conversation. Ask me about office furniture and you'll shut me right up, until I started working with it, that is.
To me, furnishing my apartment or desk means logging on to Craig’s list or a walk around the neighborhood garage sales. I own all of three pieces of furniture myself, all purchased second hand or handed down to me from family and friends. Sure, I’ve browsed nice design books and walked through furniture stores, but never before have I sat down and actually thought about furniture for any length of time.
So, two weeks ago I found myself amidst pages and pages of speculations and technical information for pieces that I can admire and say, 'great workspace' but know nothing about. I now completely understand why the average joe doesn't install office furniture on a regular basis. there are so many components and parts and pieces that make a workstation its own. Its not just desks and drawers but measurements, electrical devices, cushions, colors, fabrics, shapes and an array of other options. The possibilities are endless making one's mind swim. Seriously, anything can happen with these spaces. Customizable to the max.
It really is an interesting and intriguing world, its own world that very few people think about. People just see panels and desks and drawers without realizing that there are options for creative spaces, for collaborating and a whole office can be set up without a single carpeted panel. Incredible. Office furniture is actually cool, innovative and attractive.
I entered this internship at Turnstone (a division of Steelcase) knowing full well that I knew nothing about furniture, much less office furniture. As a student, over half way through college, I consider myself a fairly well-educated individual, well-travelled, versed, and with an array of experiences. Ask me about writing papers, researching a, b, or c or anything about making a good latte and I can talk with you for hours. Talk to me about binding books, taking photos, travelling or working with the internet and we can easily have a fairly engaging conversation. Ask me about office furniture and you'll shut me right up, until I started working with it, that is.
To me, furnishing my apartment or desk means logging on to Craig’s list or a walk around the neighborhood garage sales. I own all of three pieces of furniture myself, all purchased second hand or handed down to me from family and friends. Sure, I’ve browsed nice design books and walked through furniture stores, but never before have I sat down and actually thought about furniture for any length of time.
So, two weeks ago I found myself amidst pages and pages of speculations and technical information for pieces that I can admire and say, 'great workspace' but know nothing about. I now completely understand why the average joe doesn't install office furniture on a regular basis. there are so many components and parts and pieces that make a workstation its own. Its not just desks and drawers but measurements, electrical devices, cushions, colors, fabrics, shapes and an array of other options. The possibilities are endless making one's mind swim. Seriously, anything can happen with these spaces. Customizable to the max.
It really is an interesting and intriguing world, its own world that very few people think about. People just see panels and desks and drawers without realizing that there are options for creative spaces, for collaborating and a whole office can be set up without a single carpeted panel. Incredible. Office furniture is actually cool, innovative and attractive.
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