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Nomad Desking

ercoerco Posts: 20,256
edited 2014-01-19 06:46 in General Discussion
I got a chuckle out of this article on "how to optimize your workspace". http://www.fastcocreate.com/3024549/6-desk-tweaks-to-change-the-way-you-work-and-maximize-your-creativity

Standing at your desk, not having a fixed space (nomad desking), minimalist decor, eliminating distractions, I could forgive those oversimplifications. BUT... when they said, and I quote, "FOR BEST RESULTS, WALK AWAY FROM THE DESK" , I had to laugh. Isn't this all of us? Or wouldn't we aspire to have this fairly organized 3-monitor plus laptop setup? I guess some people in some jobs can get by with nothing but an ipad and a flower on their desk, but not this country boy.

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  • RDL2004RDL2004 Posts: 2,554
    edited 2014-01-16 10:38
    WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, HEAD TO THE BAR!
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2014-01-17 09:10
    Where is the fun in seeking your creative muse outside on a nomadic wander? I'd much prefer the deep carpeted and walnut panelled den with soothing music, a side bar and espresso machine.

    Creativity requires a 'man cave', not an iPad and a seat next to the romper room at McD's with cheap scalding hot coffee.
  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
    edited 2014-01-18 05:54
    @erco... I have that 3-motitor plus laptop setup except for the "fairly organized" bit. :-)

    Amanda
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2014-01-18 06:17
    FastCompany is a font of silly ideas. I still can't believe that anyone reads it.
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2014-01-18 06:44
    Multiple monitors, multiple computers, multiple cats (ancient Egyptian office relaxiation technique)


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    personal pictures, wood desk all his really help with my concentra ... oooh, what's that ...........
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  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2014-01-18 06:46
    Martin_H wrote: »
    FastCompany is a font of silly ideas. I still can't believe that anyone reads it.

    What do you expect from a bunch of marketing, media and advertising people...something concrete?? :smile:
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2014-01-19 06:46
    Advertising, media, and marketing people have a very different idea of creativity. The live in their own bubble with wannabe's that hope to someday become a Creative Director.

    From what I can tell, creativity to them is a 'look at me' kind of WOW factor for the sake of a buzz in the media rather than the creation of something that might be profoundly useful.

    Finding something profoundly useful is rather hardwork.

    I refuse to go to three monitors on my desk. I just have two - one is mostly used as a TV and I just want one mouse and one keyboard. But the darned wireless notebook sneaks in all the time.
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