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FIRST PERSON WITH … John Fogarty
Monday October 5, 2015
In 1989 I joined Bisley, initially to run the design side for the recently acquired Office Kit division, but later broadening my role to include all product design activity.
Old Beer Bottles and Whindshields get a new life at American Glass Mosaics
by MMQB STAFF Monday October 5, 2015
In some ways, it is far more challenging making glass from waste than virgin materials. We will spare you the science behind why, but it has to do with melting points, chemistry and a bunch of other technical stuff.
CoWorkr: A New Way to Quantify Workplace Performance
by MMQB STAFF Monday September 28, 2015
At the core of the CoWorkr solutions are very small Bluetooth sensors, called a WorkPoint, that detect body temperature or vibrations.
Makers: Haworth Shanghai
by MMQB STAFF Monday September 21, 2015
Though the Haworth showroom has been described as having two halves, it is actually set up to flow in a series of four concentric circles, starting with the outside edge of the building and working inward toward the bank of elevators.
Live from CIFF - Day Two - with Live Photo Stream
by MMQB STAFF Wednesday September 9, 2015
Herman Miller is exhibiting at CIFF for the first time, but literally right down the aisle from its booth is Gaoerfu and its knockoff Eames chairs, some in garish leathers and metals.
Live from CIFF - Day One - with Live Photo Stream
by MMQB STAFF Tuesday September 8, 2015
Head to Shanghai where you can buy everything from the caster to the mesh and everything in between. MMQB is LIVE from China.
CAPTIW gives Companies Tools to track Innovation in the Office
by MMQB STAFF Monday August 31, 2015
This tool allows practitioners in workplace design and management to diagnose workplaces they are working on, or their own spaces, through the relationship between the physical environment and its contribution to the bottom line.
eDesk gets UnCUBED
by MMQB STAFF Monday August 31, 2015
Though the name of the company is now unCUBED, Murray's initial ideas remain: Rectangles are inefficient in an office setting.
Merchandise Mart hit by changing dynamics of Tech World
Monday August 17, 2015
Tech space leasing certainly has its ups and downs.
UK designers: Why are US Manufacturers ignoring us?
by MMQB STAFF Monday July 13, 2015
If you have worked with designers in the U.K., perhaps it is time to invite some of them to NeoCon.
Trends: Why everyone wants to work outside (and who is helping them)
by MMQB STAFF Monday July 6, 2015
Work space today does not have to be paper or technology intensive. It does need to be comfortable and feel productive and usable.
SitStandCOACH
Monday June 1, 2015
A number of studies show that integrating standing into your work day is shown to improve productivity. A sit-stand desk leads to less discomfort in the back, neck and shoulders than a regular seated desk.
Makers: OpenDesk
by MMQB STAFF Monday May 25, 2015
OpenDesk is a company that doesn't ship furniture. It ships the recipe to make the furniture to the maker of your choice.
Architect Edward Mazria travels "The Road to Zero"
by MMQB STAFF Sunday May 3, 2015
Telling architects they contribute to half of the greenhouse gas emissions because of the way they build is like "sticking a knife in the heart."
MediaGlas allows walls to come alive
by MMQB STAFF Monday April 27, 2015
The combination of light and glass creates infinite appearances and forms.
This Guy Probably Hired You
by MMQB STAFF Monday April 20, 2015
Dave Underwood is like the Kevin Bacon of the industry -- he has hired so many people in his 41 year career as a recruiter that his connections run from executive to executive, office to office so that you can connect him with nearly everyone in the industry with very few steps.
Start Innovative Technologies blends AV and furniture
by MMQB STAFF Monday April 13, 2015
The new company is all about creating simplicity in a maddeningly complex segment of the market.
MMPI practices what it preaches with its new Mart Offices
by MMQB STAFF Monday March 16, 2015
MMPI did a good job of sharing the love, so to speak, as their new office is an amalgamation of new and used furniture.
HOK Product Design arm creates Furniture you don't (or won't)
by MMQB STAFF Monday March 16, 2015
The products coming from HOK Product Design are diverse, to say the least, and go well beyond office furniture.
Co-working space 1871 gets new Steelcase upgrade in Mart
by MMQB STAFF Monday March 9, 2015
When 1871 in the Mart decided to expand recently, adding 25,000 square feet, the group didn't just add more open space. Instead, they turned to Steelcase for help.
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