PSFK Labs Launches The Desktop Debrief

PSFK by Simone Spilka 


PSFK Labs is excited to present The Desktop Debrief, a comprehensive lowdown of trends in the modern office that inspire happier, more productive workers.
In this report available to purchase here, PSFK Labs showcases the findings of #onmydesk, a research initiative in which we asked readers to share images of their contemporary workspaces on Twitter. PSFK awarded the top entries with $100 gift cards over 10 consecutive days.

PSFK Labs segments trends of items—carefully and thoughtfully arranged items—that people keep near to them each working day, and illustrate why they’re conducive to better working habits.
The Desktop Debrief illustrates how a ‘superior’ work environment is dependent on a range of variables that shift from company to company, or employee to freelancer. Office space architecture, desk layout and employees’ musical and design preferences each play a role in determining the company culture, therefore impacting the happiness of the employees.
Trends also illustrate a shift in the landscape of the workforce, with 53 million Americans in 2015 working in some type of freelance capacity. With that, the settings in which we take meetings, interact with clients or brainstorm with a teams are also evolving.

PSFK Labs researchers found that design agencies keep stacks of magazines scattered around for visual inspiration; CEOs and writers carry post-it notes and analog calendars for meetings and ideas; most everyone has drinking vessels to stay hydrated. While these commonplace objects might carry less meaning standalone, their placement on the deskscape hold significant meaning when adjacent to screens and devices. A family photo provides us with a sense of purpose on a particularly busy day, or a small plant might offer a moment of serenity in a tech-heavy environment.
The Desktop Debrief provides original insight into how office layout, personal style, placement of devices and desktop design positively impact workplace well-being. To learn more, buy The Desktop Debrief here.