The evolution of office design is inextricably linked to advances in technology, society, and culture. This means that offices and workspaces are good indicators of human society's progress, and their evolution reflects continual gains in efficiency and employee well-being.
When comparing eras that are far apart, such as the 1960s and the current decade, the differences are more pronounced. The architecture and design of offices in that era were strictly traditional, with more private workspaces or "action offices."
When comparing two eras, however, the differences are frequently more organic and subtle. This is especially true since the early 1990s, when computers began to take over the modern workplace. Changes in office design have recently grown increasingly closely linked to digital technology's progress, the size and structure of its devices, and its capabilities.
The 1990s gave an early pattern for office design.
The computer revolution began in the 1990s, and each desk was equipped with a "bulky" desktop monitor. Cubicles and a utilitarian sense come to mind when thinking of this decade. We began to see the beginnings of more flexible arrangements in the late 1900s, with open rooms and a focus on collaboration.
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