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The days of working in boring monotone environments with varying shades of grey and beige are long gone, that is if you strive for productive people, which will ultimately create an entirely productive company. Unfortunately many large corporate companies still find their unfortunate staff working in these less than inspiring environments and are probably wondering why their staff is so uninspired and not achieving the great work they are capable of. To stay in business today is tough and most companies are realising the need to be creative and innovative. This includes everything from banks and insurance companies through to architects, medical practices and even specialised I.T companies. In order to be mentally stimulated, we require a stimulating environment. So how does one decide on what colours to make the various areas in a working environment without creating an eyesore that creates anxiety and confusion instead of the desired effect for what it is intended? The big trend comi...

  “We wanted everyone to be super comfortable and super productive.” – Chris Tisdall, Chief Operating Officer, 22seven CASE STUDY: 22SEVEN 22seven Finds 24/7 Ergonomic Solutions Making Collaborative Space More Comfortable and Productive 22seven, a new generation money management service based in Cape Town, South Africa, was in search of versatile ergonomic solutions. To accommodate the work styles of its employees—most of whom are computer programmers—22seven needed a space that enables and fosters daily collaboration.  Its advanced project management system demanded a work environment with high visibility, generous desk space, great lighting, plenty of personal real estate and flexible monitor mobility (to allow for two programmers to work simultaneously at one workstation). What’s more, since software engineers, system analysts and web designers spend most of their time on their computers, providing each employee with a high-performance, ergonomic workstation was a top ...