The present system is directed to a modular apparatus that may be assembled and disassembled repeatedly without the use of tools. The modular system includes connectors that may be fixed to the underside of a plank and then engaged with leg portions. The connectors further include channels to accommodate retention members of additional attachments, such as covers, guards, signage, or racks that may be added onto the modular apparatus to increase its utility. The retention members mate with the connectors to connect and securely hold the attachment and can be removed from the connectors all without the need for tools.

A system and method establishing control of affordances at a workstation. The method includes the steps of storing affordance preferences in a database for a plurality of portable affordance settings that may be present at a workstation, detecting a subset of affordances present within a first zone associated with the workstation, for each detected affordance in the subset, identifying an affordance setting in the database indicating a user preference, and automatically controlling settings of at least each of the detected affordances in the subset to match the user preferences for the detected affordances.

A workstation assembly that can be opened when needed is disclosed. When closed, the workstation assembly can be aesthetically pleasing and can have a reduced footprint. When opened, the workstation assembly can include a deployable screen system capable of deploying an interior screen from a door section of the workstation assembly. The screen can provide a backdrop for videoconferencing, can provide improved isolation (e.g., sound isolation, visual isolation, shared airflow isolation, and the like) for an individual within the opened workstation assembly. The deployable screen system can also include an exterior screen for providing an aesthetically pleasing exterior and improved isolation while the workstation assembly is in use. The workstation assembly can also include a surround frame with openings and light sources to provide diffuse illumination to the environment surrounding the workstation assembly, which can be especially useful when natural light is unavailable.

A portable workstation divider is disclosed. The workstation divider functionally integrates a lighting fixture with at least one privacy panel and a power outlet or outlets. The lighting fixture typically uses LED-based lighting elements. A single, long privacy panel may be wrapped around and attached to the lighting fixture in some embodiments, while in other embodiments, the lighting fixture may carry elements that establish a sliding track for two privacy panels. The power outlet or outlets may offer either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) power for user devices, and may be of any known type, including traditional AC outlets, USB and USB-C outlets, and proprietary types of outlets. Some workstation dividers may be entirely mobile.

A barrier system is described herein. The barrier system includes at least three floating barrier elements, at least four securement components, and at least four stabilizing components. The at least four securement components are configured to secure the first floating barrier element between the second floating barrier element and the third floating barrier element to form a barrier. The at least four stabilizing components are configured to stabilize the barrier. The components of the barrier system are interchangeable and movable.

A conferencing arrangement and method for sharing information within a conference space, the arrangement comprising a common presentation surface positioned within the conference space, the common presentation surface including a presentation surface area, a common presentation surface driver, a system processor linked to the driver, the system processor receiving information content and presenting the information content via the common presentation surface and a user interface device including a device display screen and a device processor, the device processor programmed to provide a dynamic interface via the device display screen that is usable to create an arbitrary number of distinct sharing spaces on the presentation surface area for sharing information content and to automatically modify the interface to include features for controlling content presented in the sharing spaces as the number of distinct sharing spaces is altered.

The invention relates to a work surface arrangement consisting at least of a standing work surface, a seated work surface, at least one planning board and a movement space having a center as basic elements; said basic elements are arranged at a random angle relative to each other around the movement space and are each arranged at a distance a.sub.1, . . . , a.sub.n around an imaginary center, said distance lying within a radius ranging from about 0.30 m to 2.00 m, measured from a front edge of the basic element to the imaginary center.

A work and discussion space includes two installation blocks that are positioned opposite one another. Each installation block accommodates two people and includes a vertical partitioning structure, two seats positioned against the vertical structure and separated by at least one module for storing professional and/or personal accessories, and a work surface each associated with a seat. The worksurfaces are movable between a position that is distant from, and a position that is close to, the corresponding seat.

A dual-sided storage bin includes a housing containing first and second storage recesses with access openings on opposite sides of the storage bin. The back wall of each storage recess forms a utility surface for the opposite side of the storage bin. As a result, individuals on each side of the storage bin are provided with both a storage recess and a utility surface.

The present invention relates to a furniture system and a method for arranging the same capable of improving a space efficiency using a rectangular pillar. In accordance with the present invention, a plurality of tables can be arranged efficiently in a limited space without sacrificing the convenience and privacy of the users of the tables.