The cubicle design and planning process can actually be much easier than you might think. Follow this simple four step process from Moviex and you'll have no problem getting the exact systems furniture you're looking for.
Each department in your organization usually has different functions and different work styles resulting in differing needs for cubicle workstations. For example, an accounting department might save copies of invoices and therefore need office furniture with extensive filing cabinet space. On the other hand, a graphic artist may need a cubicle with space for a large screen, scanner and workspace to review artwork. At this step you will need to select the best "typical" layout for each department. Once a basic typical is selected, it can be adjusted to the specific size that is ideal for your organization and space.
Built-to-order cubicle systems can be customized with literally thousands of combinations, but by utilizing the Inspirations System visual representations, cubicle design is easy.
Once you've figured out what you need, your field of potential product lines should be significantly narrowed. Now you can just choose the best systems furniture line for you, taking into consideration looks, price, and availability of options you're seeking.
High quality cubicle systems like those offered by Moviex Furniture are built to order. This allows you to choose from a range of color options for your office furniture, so you can get the exact color palette you want.
Cubicle Worksurfaces
Even though Cubicles are known in the industry as Panel Systems, perhaps the most misunderstood and critical part of the modern cubicle system is the worksurface. It plays a vital role in stabilizing the entire unit with minimal extra supporting legs or structures. This saves cost, reduces complexity and allows for a great variety of worksurface and cubicle shapes.
Worksurface Benefits
Since the worksurface hangs from the cubicle panel via cantilever brackets it is adjustable in height and needs no legs for support. This means that the underside of the worksurface has no legs to get in the way of your knees, in effect giving more usable worksurface space. The adjustable height feature is great for individuals that are exceptionally short or tall and for those in wheelchairs. A cubicle can easily be designed and adjusted to accommodate an individual in a wheelchair. Virtually all worksurfaces also have the capability of running cables through a grommet hole in the worksurface itself or a "scallop" at the back of the worksurface.
Sized for Every Need
Options in worksurface depths are often overlooked but can make a huge difference in the work efficiency of each workstation typical. The standard worksurface depth today is 24" and this works for most applications for writing space and computer space. Other typical depths are 20" and 30". A 20" deep worksurface is ideal for a secondary surface – not a primary writing space – that store paperwork and can be located above a lateral file or 20" deep pedestal file. The 4" that you save either will give more space in your workstations or allow for more workstations in a run of cubicles. On the other end of the spectrum is the 30" worksurface which can be a great depth for writing, drawing or organizing intensive work. This typical "desk" depth will really allow the user to spread out.
Shaped to Fit
A multitude of shapes are available to fit different work styles, roles, and the configurations of cubicles. Here is a quick guide:
- Rectangles – this basic shape can be used in most applications and come in various lengths and widths.
- Corners – Traditionally used as the location for a large CRT Computer Terminal the corner can serve as the "cockpit" for the cubicle or simply as a transition between two rectangular worksurfaces. A straight front or cutout corner surface works well as a location for a computer keyboard.
- Peninsulas – These shapes project from a cubicle at 90° and allow users on both sides of the surface. Typically used in managerial or supervisory stations, they are an ideal meeting space. Various shapes of peninsulas conform to different tastes and functional needs.
- Specialty Shapes – Most panels systems offer numerous other shapes for special applications. Browsing through the offering of a system in a "statement of line" will enlighten you with some of these options.
Design & Planning Office Cubicle
