Workspaces of DJs and Music Freaks

Disc Jockeys select, improvise and play recorded music for audiences. Their working environment would be… how do we put it… ‘significantly different’ from the rest of us. We take a look at workspaces of some famous DJs on the German circuit…

by [Via]

Home Offices and Studios

Most of us have a personal space at home where we do work. Be it knitting or managing a company online, the way we organise this space often determines our efficiency at work. Here are some tips you could consider before designing your workspace.

1. It is important, to analyse your typical workday. How often will you work at home? What will your typical activity be? What time of the day will you be working? Is the space sufficient?

2. Think about external factors. Noise, Light, Temperature, Privacy, Ambience… Are they optimal?

3. Take note of ergonomics. Make sure you are sitting at the right distance from the computer. Use correct posture. It might be handy to get a good ergonomic chair.

4. Remember to create a barrier between work and family. One of the disadvantages people working from home often quote is that it is difficult to separate work from leisure. Sometimes, the temptation to take breaks can be overwhelming, or the reverse, you become so engrossed in work and spend more hours on it than you should. Remember to strike a balance.

Pictures of Inspirational Workspaces

Furniture maker Potterybarn has an excellent set of workspace furniture. Do check them out. Here are some from their collection.

Creative Offices

We thought twice before filing this under Home Office Designs but decided to go ahead, because we believe if you are seeking inspiration before designing your home office, you should definitely take a look at these. This is how the Pros do it. It is not uncommon for corporate giants to woo their employees by giving them designer workplaces. Guessing by these images, who wouldn’t be enticed?

1.Red Bull

If your company produces an energy drink, your offices better show it. Check out Red Bull’s office designed by Jump Studios.

2.Pixar

Do you think people can dream up movies like Finding Nemo, Incredibles, Wall-E in regular office cubicles? No Chance!

The Pixar office shown above is designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.

3. Google

Quite honestly, none of us here would want to work at Google. With hammock workspaces, recliners (and relaxing aquariums to stare at while you are in them), massage parlours, personalised cabins, slide-downs between floors, we are pretty much sure of getting carried away and having ourselves fired!

Office designed by Camenzind Evolutionhas.

4.Three Rings Design

Three Rings Design opted for old world charm over the ultra-modern style. This office was designed by Because We Can.

5.TBWA

TBWA is a global advertising company working with Apple and Adidas and they used Klein Dytham‘s services to convert an amusement complex to a rather amusing office.

Ultimate Computer Setups: Cool Computer Room Design

Coming with a 2.1 speaker and height-adjustable flat-screen monitor support, the V1 ergonomic computer desk is ready for any game you want to throw at it. In the makers works, ‘the V1 computer desk can be used as a computer gaming chair, flight simulator, racing simulator, cad workstation, video editing workstation, sound editing workstation, personal movie theater, surround sound music environment and more.’ Price: $1700


This unit from Nethrone nestles users in a multi- positional cradle-like environment, complete with an adjustable reclining vibrating seat, keyboard/joystick, dual mouse position armrest, neck cushion and dual footrest position. Each unit is equipped with an adjustable monitor lift and tilt support as well as frame support for a VGA box, Apple’s Mac mini and Sony`s PS2, users can insert their units into a slot behind their LCD monitor.


The Zero Gee Ergonomic Workstation from Vision Ltd is one of our personal favourites and it just makes us sleepy watching this chair. This is a state-of-the-art recliner with a computer attached and is perfect for both home and office. Warning! It tempts you to take that much needed nap between deadlines!


Too lazy to get up from bed and come to your workplace? Office Organix ErgoQuest 500 could be your answer! With motorized legs, and a keypad to activate them you can just lay back and relax while you work with this system.


As far as looks go it would be tough to beat The Emperor which seems to be ready to fire a giant anti-matter death ray to Moon at the mere press of a button. The tail section (the large articulated arm that holds the monitors) rises to allow the user to be seated, then lowers back into position the three monitors at the perfect height and angle for perfect viewing comfort and sets up the scene for global domination!
Features include three large monitors for a panoramic view, THX Dolby surround sound, air filtering, light therapy, webcam, battery backup and more…
Price? Basic version: $40,000 (approx) ; With More Niceties thrown In: $44,000 (approx).
Rent for 1 day: $2500

Clean Workspaces

Designer, writer, photographer or anybody else, we all have our workspaces. We have just one question for you. Is your workplace this clean?

by Kelly


by Mary Early


by blupics


by Jim Whimpey


by Daniel Marschman


by Accolady


by Travis Isaacs


by Kaja Thrastar


by Meg McElwee


by Jasmin


by Chez Larsson


by mansbro


by Barb McMahon