Improving the challenge of remote working... What would help you WFH? Better Desk? Fold away office?
Crises often lead to major changes that stay with us, we want to know if the rise in working remotely is something that will stay with us, what challenges you will face and how we can help overcome them.
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- Lockdown has taught us that we can all work remotely – something which, if I’m honest, I’ve always been fearful of. I think a quiet space, ideally a private one, is key to replicate the 'office' dyanmic and maintain momentum X
- A set-up that allows you to continually alter the position you work in. I find the biggest challenge is being stuck with the same set-up for so long...
- Absolutely in line with everyone elses comments. A nible, narrow depth, multi shelved, compartmentalised work space that is narrow enough to fit into a corner of a room or unused space - using the wall above it to help you store and perhaps mount different tech. Currently living in a very small space so this would be ideal. Converting from standing to sitting also great. A little stool with storage in it, that can slide under the desk flush when not in use would be great too!
- Attractive tools/products to transition from a sitting to standing desk would be ideal. As interior stylists and designers ourselves, we find that the products available to improve wellbeing and ergonomics while working from a desk tend to be unattractive or difficult to store away/hide when not in use.Love the idea of desks that fold away or disappear when not in use, especially for those with small and multipurpose spaces.
- These elements tend to help me…I find it really useful to have faint music playing in background.I switch rooms throughout the day to make the most of the sun. Lighting is just very important to me. Finding the right atmosphere through ambience helps me get in the right mind-set.Getting ‘ready for work’ I find a big difference in my motivation when I am out of my PJ’S and at my desk for 8.55am.In terms of desks, I probably would want something that is adjustable in height but doesn’t fill up too much of the room!The most important thing for me is to distinguish between 'work' and 'home' because if they just overlap it tends to be counterproductive.
- Thanks Ask! We are looking at designing and making a set of work from home desk with intregrated laptop stand / mounts with numerous combinations that can fit into the home rather than shitty ikea! Thanks again.
- I had personally already started to make the move to WFH before the current crisis and started to work less at my studio. Not only is the cost of studio space a factor for me in London, but also convenience. I save time on the commute which allows me more social time with friends etc. The transition at the start was hard as finding the motivation was initially tricky.However creating a working environment conducive to good working practices (standing desk helped) was key for me, separating it from my bedroom even though my desk is situated there. I'm sure things would be easier if it was a separate room completely.
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