by Judy Shepard
First published 2012
Judy Shepard presents a comprehensive guide to workplace design that balances creativity with productivity. She argues that effective office environments remain uncommon despite their critical role in business success. Shepard examines offices that surpass conventional standards through strategic space utilization, careful material selection, and smart budget allocation. Her survey spans diverse industries and company sizes, from corporate headquarters to advertising agencies, financial institutions to medical practices, and service businesses including travel, insurance, and real estate firms. The book features both cutting-edge designs that reimagine work environments and thoughtful updates to traditional office concepts. Shepard combines extensive photography with detailed analysis to demonstrate the key elements of successful office design. She offers readers practical insights into creating workspaces that foster employee creativity while serving client needs effectively.
Genres: business, non-fiction, design, productivity
Vibes: informative, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: case-studies, how-to
224 pages · Hardcover · Visual Profile Books