Modern office design is all about informal meeting areas, communal workspaces and fluid, open plan design. This is a far cry from the office design trends of our parents’ era, when small, claustrophobic cubicles isolated employees from each other and meeting rooms were rigid spaces used for formal discussions.
Even though modern office design trends favour openness and shared workstations, it doesn’t mean that office screens have become obsolete. In fact, office screens still play an important role in maintaining interpersonal connectivity in the office while encouraging productivity.
One common complaint we hear regarding shared workstations and communal work areas is that employees feel that they are too easily distracted. While collaboration and spontaneous discussion encourage creativity and idea sharing, having some peace and privacy can be a godsend when you’re working on a complicated spreadsheet or trying to meet a tight deadline.
Partial office screens or desk dividers, as seen in this image, provide just the right amount of privacy without completely isolating team members. Partial office screens ensure that it’s still easy enough to pop your head over to speak to a colleague and that you still have a clear view of the room. However, the low shield prevents each and every little thing happening around you from distracting you. You can also enjoy a sense of privacy and feel as though your workspace truly is ‘your own’.
Glass is the ideal material for office screens of this nature as it still promotes the feeling of openness favoured by modern office design. Even better, vinyl frosting applied to glass office screens adds a level of privacy and elegance without impeding the flow of natural light.
