http://www.arnoldsofficefurniture.com/used-office-furniture/used-cubicles-and-workstations | A well designed cubicle configuration for your office can greatly improve your employees’ productivity and efficiency. Learn in the following presentation how you can design your own cubicle configuration.

1. The Best
Cubicle
Configuration
for Your
Business
“Design is not just what it looks like and
feels like. Design is how it works…”
-Steve Jobs

2. Your Business, Your Needs…
When designing your cubicle configuration
there are many things to consider. From
style to size, ultimately it’s the needs of your
business that comes first.
In the following presentation we’ve compiled
helpful tips on designing your cubicle layout
and the best cubicle configurations for your
specific industry.

3. Always Remember…
When designing your cubicle configuration, there are 5 important things you should
always remember:
1. Space: Know the exact measurements of your office space.
2. Employees Needs: Research and examine the needs of your employees and if
applicable, what issues they are facing with their current set up.
3. Storage: As your business grows, keep in mind storage space in your planning.
4. Safety: Learn as much as possible what building and safety regulations are required
in your area.
5. Budget: Be realistic and aware of how much you can spend on cubicles and
workstation set ups.

4. Common Layouts
Below we’ve listed some common layouts
you’ll find in offices.
1. Cluster: Cluster configurations are
commonly used in large office spaces.
They share a center cubicle wall or
“spine” and are ideal for businesses
with many employees.
2. Rows: Rows are often used for cubicles
that are set against a wall and are an
effective use of space.
3. Bullpen: Bullpens are one large cubicle
shared by many employees. They are
beneficial for team settings.
4. Private Offices: Cubicles with tall walls
can be transformed into private offices
for management or employees that
needs more privacy.
What layout you choose will depend on
your space, need, storage capacity,
safety and budget.

5. Office Case Studies
In the next few pages we have compiled case studies specific to industries and
settings that often use cubicles. We will be exploring design challenges and
solutions for:
1. Call Centers
2. Administrative
3. Technology
4. Managerial

6. Challenge: Call centers often face the
challenge of having to accommodate
many employees in an open space
setting. They need more privacy for
phone calls, but also supervision for
quality control.
Solution: A cluster configuration with
partial walls can be a beneficial
solution for call centers. Cubicles can
often be ordered with sound proofing
walls that reduce noise and allow your
employees to focus.
Call center employees generally only
require a space large enough for their
computer, telephone and writing
utensils.
Supervisors should be placed in a
central location with enough walk
space to properly monitor their staff.
Call Centers

7. Challenge: Administrative offices face
the challenge of having enough
storage within the cubicle and in the
office. Depending on the amount of
phone calls they take, they may or
may not need additional privacy.
Solution: Cluster or row configurations
can work well for an administrative
office. Since space for files is often an
issue in these setting, invest in
cubicles with overhead cabinets or
drawers underneath the desk.
Due to paperwork, a large work
surface if necessary for employees to
effectively do their jobs.
Typically, partial walls are all that is
needed for these work spaces.
Administrative

8. Technology
Challenge: Those who work in
technology are often separated into
teams. They need a private environment
and a space large enough to collaborate
with their coworkers. They also need a
space that allows them to have multiple
electrical outlets for their equipment.
Solution: A bullpen configuration with
taller walls may be appropriate for a
technology company. Invest in cubicles
that have room for multiple cables to
connect to their outlets.
Cubicle walls with magnetic or soft
surfaces are useful for employees to
post up their notes. Overhead cabinets
and drawers underneath the desk can
allow employees to increase their
productivity and organize their space.

9. Challenge: Managers and supervisors
need a private space, ideally with
doors and tall walls. They also need
enough room to handle larger
gatherings and employee meetings.
Solution: Many cubicles are available
with enclosed doors and tall walls.
For the sake of cost reduction,
cubicles can be configured with
shared walls. An L-shaped or U-
shaped desk will provide enough
personal work space. Larger cubicles
are a good ideal for managers that
need a separate desk or other
furniture for meetings and gatherings.
Overhead cabinets or drawers
underneath the desk are necessary
for storage and effective use of
space.
Managerial

10. For More Information
Since 1929, Arnold’s Office Furniture has
been providing businesses with design
and space solutions at an affordable
cost. To learn more about Arnold’s and
how they can help you with your cubicle
configuration, contact them at:
1.866.253.5063
Or visit them online at their website:
www.arnoldsofficefurniture.com