According to Time Magazine’s blog, yesterday was the 40th birthday of the beloved Cubicle. We’ve all had them at one time or another. Some good and some … well … I’d rather work in a hole.
At The Planet, we have an open-concept work environment filled with fabulous “newbicles”—cubicles that are neither drab, dreary or soul-sucking. We have shelves, fun white boards and a really large workspace to spread out on.
I wasn’t sure I was going to be thrilled with the arrangement when I first heard about it, but I’ve grown to love it. They are big enough that we aren’t squished on top of each other and the white noise that’s piped in really helps give you privacy. I like being close to my team, too. I just have to roll around on my chair to talk to them!
So, in celebration of the birth of these little gems, I thought we’d pay homage to our friend the cubicle—picture style.
Some prefer a really business- like atmosphere. *cough* …Accounting… *cough*
Some like to show off achievements. (Hi Phil!)
Others prefer to decorate with some panache… (Guess whose sits there? w00t!)
Some need a sufficient place to primp or get food out of their teeth.
Most love to display their collectibles (better known as toys).
Note: We obscured some super-secret plans on the white board.
Beware of this dude. He’ll pelt you with that giant koosh ball or nerf gun when you least expect it.
Never fear. Scully and Mulder are here to protect us from the abnormal… well, extra abnormal.
Excuse me, I believe you have my stapler…
Happy Birthday, cubicle! Don’t worry, 40 is the new 30. You still look fabulous.
-Ali
March 24th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Ali – Your white boards are in desperate need of some floral artwork. If I email them to you … can you print them out and tape them to your white board?
- Flower Artist
March 27th, 2008 at 6:01 am
Hey Ali,
Thanks for the tour de cube. Looks like a great space and glad to see that it’s been kept fun and up beat since I know how hard you guys work!!
April 6th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
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Great cubes!!!!!!! I love cube decor so much I started a company that is dedicated to personalizing cubicles! Check it out http://www.cubiclekits.com .
Life in a dull cube is hell. You have to make it your own and have fun with it. Again great job! Let me know what you think of my company…
