Wednesday, August 31, 2011

My favourite desk

Here is my favourite desk:

Coloured papers, pens, coffee, the best croissants in the world, fresh newspaper, light, enough interactions to keep me awake, a quiet corner, and a clean slate. Working in a non traditional work environment was demonstrated in our last research to be used for creative thinking by knowledge workers. See below:

7 main reasons to work in coffee shops
- Creativity
- Freedom : freedom to choose what is convenient and fits my identity
- Regulated social interactions : a familiar place, where one does not feel lonely without having to engage
- A relaxed style
- Focus: an empty desk to focus on demanding tasks
- Separating places: not my home
- Not my main office: avoiding colleagues, other tasks and distractions