WorthWorkingFor: Inspiring the Inspirers by Featuring Workspaces That Make Working Worth the Work

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What the?

I believe that in order to create the inspiring, you must first be inspired (no, this is not yet another CSS gallery for you to rip designs from, sorry). I'm talking about your work environment.

Granted, a good environment and a sweet setup might not turn you into a digital-age Leonardo da Vinci, but it sure could make your project more fun. And even if you're a mere mortal and cannot afford your own Conference Bike, that doesn't mean you can't drool at somebody else's.

With that said, keep an eye out here at WorthWorkingFor.com, featuring workspaces that making working worth the work (I would trademark that, but I'm saving up for a conference bike).

P.S. If you have your own sweet setup or know about one, feel free to give me a shout at elliot (at) elliotswan.com.

Thursday (11/27/08)

Nerding at the Club

Because there’s more than one way to enjoy it:

Nerding at the club

Nerding at the Club, originally uploaded by Complete Bastiaan.

Monday (11/24/08)

Home Flight School

Wish you could fly? Well now you can pretend.


Picture050, originally uploaded by FeltFedora.

Sunday (11/23/08)

Desk Pano

After taking a little unscheduled break, WorthWorkingFor should be back in full swing starting with this dizzying setup:


Desk Pano, originally uploaded by im_alex.

Thursday (11/13/08)

Beating Winter Blues: goLITE BLU

Many of us have experienced the “winter blues” and that lack of productivity that can follow once the sun is nowhere to be found. Enter goLite Blu ($249), a home light therapy gadget that can supposedly improve your mood, energy, and sleep from using it for just 15-20 minutes a day.

From their press release:

“The Philips goLITE BLU is a new therapy light designed as a safe, simple and effective solution to help beat the winter blues. In scientific research, light therapy has been shown to improve mood and energy by regulating our internal body clock or circadian rhythms – the body’s 24-hour cycle of activity and sleep related to light.”

(via GeekAlerts)

Wednesday (11/12/08)

Leopard: Robot Leg Turned Office Chair

We all know robots are the way of the future, but who knew they’d be used to make the perfect office chair? The “Leopard” concept uses robot technology to help you sit, stand up, and be more comfortable while you do (or don’t) work.

(via TechOn)

Sunday (11/9/08)

Remixed 2

Last week I posted this sweet setup, but as it turns out, it’s even more unique when viewed from the side:


home desk remix, originally uploaded by jm3.

Friday (11/7/08)

Out Fishing

I like the idea of an LED mood light on the floor, though I have to wonder how often it gets in the way. And, of course, you just can’t overlook that fishbowl.

My Desk, originally uploaded by DeclanTM.

Wednesday (11/5/08)

Remixed: The Home Workspace

My favorite part would have to be the mousepad, which supposedly is from Herman Miller (Jack Kelley, a designer there, invented the first mousepad). Unfortunately, so far I have been unable to locate where one could be purchased.


remixed the home workspace, originally uploaded by jm3.

Tuesday (11/4/08)

Dual Workspace

And he’s looking for ideas on what to do with the walls–I’m a big fan of the backlights behind the speakers, but I vote for some print work on there.


My new colleague @ work, originally uploaded by stijnannendijck.

Sunday (11/2/08)

Smashing Magazine Offers 50 Desktop Wallpapers for November

With 50 great wallpapers, there’s bound to be something worth checking out. Featured is one of my personal favorites in the mix, designed by Girish Chaudhary.