Yiran Han

In Plain Sight

People who work from home can be influenced by their living environment, but not always in a positive way. Some people are less productive, and experience longer workdays. Job-oriented materials and office equipment can clutter living space. And there are fewer obvious psychic shifts that demarcate work and home life. On the one hand, having a dedicated workspace at home might help people focus on work. On the other, the constant sight of a workspace could detract from the sense of restfulness expected of our most private space. But what if a workspace could be hidden in plain sight?