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The 5 Greatest Furniture Designers of All Time

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  While we often focus on the practical and environmental aspects of office furniture, there is no doubt that furniture design at its highest level is an art form. The folks we mention here didn’t all design office furniture, but their aesthetics have impacted the look and feel of both offices and office design for decades. Let’s take a closer look at some of the pioneers in the furniture industry and why their craft is still relevant today. Charles and Ray Eames Charles and Ray Eames are two of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century. They have contributed to the development of the modernist movement, which emphasized clean lines, simple forms, and functional design. The couple’s most famous work is the Eames Lounge Chair, which was first introduced in 1956. The chair is still in production today and is a favorite of design enthusiasts all over the world. The Eameses also designed a wide range of other furniture, including tables, chairs, and storage units. Their

How to Make Your Office Design Support Hiring Great Employees

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No matter what field you are in, there is competition. Both in terms of hiring new talent and attracting new customers. Which means your business needs an advantage, an edge, something that makes your space stand out. In this article, our team at Business Environments will go over different ways you can add a “wow-factor” to your modern office space.  Here are some tips for designing a modern office that can help attract customers and retain great employees: Flexible Spaces Modern employees value flexibility. Gone are the days of staying planted in your office chair from 9 to 5. Moving to different work areas helps keep employees motivated throughout the day. If one of your writers is suffering from a bad case of writer’s block, a change of scenery can keep the creative juices flowing. Providing different spaces for different tasks, such as quiet rooms, collaboration spaces, and  standing desks , will give employees the freedom to work in whatever way they need to, to get the job done.