Every now and then we need a mental break from work. But depending on circumstances, getting out of the office isn’t always feasible. However, for any of us who’ve sat staring at a computer for 8+ hours, time away from our desks is imperative for productivity, creativity and mental stability (whether or not it’s clinically proven).
With that in mind, we, here at Data Dog, have decided to use our un-used cubicles to experiment with different ways to be creative, even in confined “office space.” Whether it’s growing a window garden, hosting artists to create paintings or brewing beer, we want to think and create, inside the box.
What you’ll find in this blog is a chronicle of how our experiments go. Our trials, failures, and hopefully, some potential successes. All while trying to balance our normal work loads.
So, let’s get started!
Once upon a time, there was a digital marketing company called Data Dog Marketing that operated out of the Tannery Complex in the 5th Ward of Milwaukee, WI. Their office, a.k.a. The Doghouse, was a cozy little space, with cubicles and computers and a steady stream of projects. As the company grew, so did the number of employees and the amount of stuff just kept building.
One cold winter day not too long ago, Johnathan, our top dog, was struck with an idea. As the years had passed, his company had evolved, and he now had some extra space to work with, but unfortunately it was cluttered by projects and kitsch of bygone projects. What to do?
Anne, our “VP of Everything,” to the rescue! With her leading the charge, the cubicle in question was cleaned out, old files were packed off to storage and from it, emerged a great space to experiment and learn in.
Enter the rest of the team, Mike and Colleen, the other office-dwellers along side their remote-office counterparts, Kerry and Zina, are now embarking on a series of experiments, meant to break the monotony of the 8-5 work day (and preserve their sanity).
Have ideas of what the team should try in their 5′ x 6.5′ space? Let us know! Shoot ’em an email or post a comment…
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