We have repeatedly stressed how the pandemic has accelerated smart working, but also how this hoped-for cultural transformation is reduced in many cases to banal home working. Also for the next few months, companies will ask employees to work remotely or to alternate between home and office by implementing a gradual return plan.
Here is a review of products, solutions and suggestions to set up a functional home office corner; the keywords are Small, Transformable, Versatile.
Although the vaccination plan will gradually reduce the risk of spreading the corona virus, the work situation will not change anytime soon: the new normal provides for the home office. So our home will still have to host workstations, sometimes at the expense of ergonomics and with significant consequences on health, as the ergonomist Francesco Marcolin had highlighted in a previous article.
Furnishing solutions for the home working corner.
This review of furnishings and accessories suggests – in alphabetical order – solutions to create a comfortable office corner without taking up too much space, without disturbing our home environments in an annoying way.
Last but not least, recommendations to focus on your health – physical and mental – and do your best working from home.
Artema, Artidesk
Artema, an artisan company specializing in space-saving furniture, offers two workstation solutions that have the advantage of making equipment invisible: Artidesk Roll (available in 4 finishes) hides the computer and reduces the overall space thanks to the simple rotation of the top.
The ultra-compact Artidesk Mini (only 110x46xh85 cm) has a pull-out top and can house a multifunction printer in its pull-out side drawer and, in the lid, a monitor up to 27 ”. The 4 directional wheels (2 of which with brake) make it easily transportable from one room to another.
Caimi, Pegaso
Conceived by Angelotti and Cardile as a dining table, it makes a comeback as a desk for the home office. More information here
Coxy
An easily transportable cushion dedicated to Smart Working, certified by Ergocert and designed for an ergonomic seat anywhere.
More information here
CUF Milano
An analysis of the current meaning of urban housing with proposals for unconventional settings for the smart working corner in the bedroom, living room and even in the kitchen.
More information here
Dendel, Smart Office Solution
A modular wall system inspired by the 80s, designed by DAAA Haus with small spaces in mind. It is composed of a series of dynamic elements, which move easily on the wooden guides for maximum flexibility in the use of the workspace. It develops in height, leaving the floor free and adapts to different spaces, taking advantage of often unused areas.
Dieffebi, DotBox Home Office
Upgrade of the modular storage systems masterpiece designed by HDG: the retractable desk top integrated into the containers transforms it into a smart working station in perfect harmony in any design-oriented home environment.
More information here
Emme Italia My Personal Desk
Customizable sit-stand desk (concept Designforyou Hub, Powered by Linak) that adapts to the person, allows you to work sitting and standing. It is electrically adjustable in height with a simple gesture or via a dedicated App that stores your preferred heights and signals when it’s time to take a break.
It is eco-sustainable because it is made with recyclable materials, produced in a production plant with a photovoltaic system that produces 50% of the company’s energy needs and is equipped with Zero 1 Emission control units.
Estel Dolly Hermitage
Smart working and the use of portable devices require a comfortable place to concentrate, not necessarily a desk. This solution combines the comfort of a domestic sofa with the functionality of a furniture designed for the home office.
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Into, Roll In
Into’s Roll In comes with everything you need for a practical working and learning space. It has integrated light, electric socket, bag hook and wheels to move easily around the premises.
When used, it defines a small privacy environment, but just rotate it towards the wall to make the office with its equipment invisible.
Pininfarina, Smart Working Kit
The Pininfarina concept provides modular and reconfigurable modular elements, which can be used in synergy or individually, to create your own personalized home office corner.
The different elements joined together form a compact and transportable piece of furniture, capable of decorating the house. Among the elements, there are: a laptop stand, a CPU with a small screen, a projector, speakers and microphone with a noise cancellation system, an air purifier, lighting, a support for heating or cooling drinks.
Sedus, Secretair Home
Space-saving, compact workstation characterized by light design, thin lines and a very low price; perfect to blend harmoniously into any home.
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Unifor, Touch Down Unit
TDU (design Studio Klass) is the autonomous, compact and easily movable mobile workstation proposed by Unifor for the home, but also for offices subject to constant layout changes.
The shape is simple: a rectangular worktop superimposed on a closed volume that opens into two containers equipped with different elements of complements and accessories. The base with wired central upright houses the worktop with vertical sliding and horizontal translation devices. The top, in addition to being adjustable in height (from 74 cm to 104 cm), can slide horizontally, favoring use on both sides (standing or sitting).
Wood-Skin, Foldable Office
A folding workstation inspired by the world of origami. At home it allows you to easily bring the office from one room to another and outdoor rom one place to the next.
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Guides and tips for working from home.
Tips to be more productive and manage your team remotely.
From Herman Miller some inspirations to get the best out of working from home. More information here.
And tips from Ryan Anderson, Herman Miller’s Vice President of Digital Innovation, to help teams stay productive and collaborative. More information here.
Work a Sutra
Sedus tips for working from home in a more ergonomic way. A guide that invites awareness of the different postures at work and offers advice to take care of yourself.
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Upper photo: Cardex’s My Work at Home campaign on Milanese means of transport.
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