The need for creativity has become a hot commodity in the world of business. “Think outside the box,” “synergize,” and “intellectual capital” are hot buzzwords that have been beaten in to the average office lingo. But the issue is that this need for constant creativity can be stifled by the average office set-up: the cubicle. Various issues arise with this popular workplace layout such as lack of privacy, continuous interruptions, and constant noise. Several collectives, such as Active Office, designed by the Herman Miller business furniture company, are pushing towards a non-standard office environment, due to the very fact that creativity cannot seem to flourish with incessant distractions.
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