Meeting of the Minds: Designing Office Spaces for Every Style of Collaboration
1. The Traditional Meeting The formal meeting is a cornerstone of office life, characterized by its length, the number of participants, and the depth of discussion. Whether it’s a board meeting, a client pitch, or a departmental update, these gatherings require a space that can accommodate a focused, uninterrupted exchange of ideas. Conference tables are […]
Ashley Fennelly
Press: Watson Unveils New Expansion and Manufacturing Improvements for 2024
Investment refines production process, increases capacity, and yields without compromise
Press: Watson Unveils New Expansion and Manufacturing Improvements for 2024
According to Watson President CK McKenzie, these upgrades will improve capacity, reduce waste, and safeguard the supply chain, without compromising the refinement and reliability that Watson customers have come to expect from their best-in-class lines of office furniture. “While the market is slower, we’re taking the time to invest in more space, equipment, and employee […]
Press: Watson introduces new work tools collection at NeoCon, paves the way for dynamic work environments
“The way we work is constantly evolving and varies from person to person. In today’s dynamic environments, people need spaces that foster both productivity and creativity, allowing them to freely explore and develop their thoughts and ideas. This is really at the core of our latest collection Allé,” Lucas Pearl, Watson’s VP of Product Development, […]
Press: Destination Workstation. Introducing Zo Office from Watson Furniture
Designing Zo Office “We get a bit obsessed with refining,” Lucas Pearl, VP of Product Development at Watson, said.“Furniture is all we think about, so it’s hard not to look at our products and think, ‘How else can ourcustomers use this, and what else are they asking for? How does this cooperate with other products […]
Press: Watson Furniture's Edison Workbench wins big at NeoCon
NeoCon, North America’s largest design exhibition and conference for commercial interiors, is an annual tradeshow featuring over 400 international exhibitors. The Best of NeoCon Awards recognize innovative commercial products in the architecture and design community. “Our team is proud of the work that went into developing such a remarkable product. Winning these awards affirms the […]
Chloe Thornton
Cristina Rowand
Megan Smith
Press: Watson Furniture Launches the Edison Workbench, the Latest Adaptable Solution to the Edison Collection
Designing the Edison Workbench The development of what is now the Edison Workbench was spurred on by a customer’s need to easily and cost-effectively reallocate workstations based on their office’s shifting density. “Workbenches, due to their economy of space and traditionally lower price point, were an obvious starting point,” said Lucas Pearl, VP of Produce […]
Press: Watson Furniture Unveils the Mastermind Collection – Shaping the Conference and Meeting Landscape
“With Mastermind, we’ve operated on the core belief that exceptional furniture doesn’t just fill a space-it enhances it,” said Lucas Pearl, VP of Product Development at Watson. “We understand that designers are artists of the work environment, and believe that Mastermind, which encompasses an astounding range of possible table configurations, will spark ideas and give […]
Watson Delivers Custom School Furniture for 415,000-square-foot College Campus Project in Austin
The newly revamped ACC Highland spans an impressive 415,000 square feet, making it the college’s largest campus. It now hosts over 20 programs and four innovation hubs and even features a student-run restaurant, among other amenities. To achieve this transformation, Watson’s studio program collaborated with the Austin-based design team Edwards + Mulhausen to customize standard products […]
Seattle Design Studio
Emily Wesner
JP Polatschek
Margaret Elliott
Michael Gallery
Megan Weber
Chicago Design Studio
Our Top 5 Highlights from NeoCon, Looking to 2024
1. Launching the Award-Winning Tonic Collection Amidst the resounding success of NeoCon, we are thrilled to announce that our Tonic Collection has achieved a trifecta of industry recognition. The collection, an embodiment of our commitment to exceptional design and functionality, was honored with the prestigious HiP award for Office Furniture Systems, presented by Interior Design […]
The Tonic Collection – Creating A Versatile Workplace Foundation
Tonic Workbench – One System, Endless Possibilities The Tonic Workbench stands as a testament to versatility in modern work environments, offering a flexible benching system that effortlessly adjusts to the pace and requirements of the contemporary workplace. With its functional and modular accessories and infill components, the Tonic Workbench has become a customizable hub that […]
Workstation Wellness: 5 Essential Tips for Promoting Well-being in Your Workspace
The impact of discomfort on productivity is undeniable. When your workspace fails to provide the necessary means to support comfort and ease, you may experience a decline in efficiency and a sense of dissatisfaction. Fortunately, organizations are recognizing the critical role that environments play in workforce productivity, leading to an expansion of available options that […]
Designing for Higher Education: 5 Key Environments for Tomorrow's Professionals
1. The Collaborative Classroom Collaboration thrives on adaptability. By employing movable tables, mobile markerboards, and reconfigurable training tables, classrooms transform into hubs for dynamic group work and peer learning. Shared resource storage encourages communal access to learning materials, while individual locker or cubby storage guarantees a safe place for personal items. 2. Libraries and Resource […]