I appreciated their “Chocolate Factory” where they had a
library of materials ready for any client. This goes along with their motive to
complete everything at their office/shop, complete with prototypes that could
be manufactured there as well.
Most of the walls were painted with a chalkboard coat,
allowing clients, designers, and shopworkers to write down anything, anywhere,
at any time. Seeing the multiple drawings on every surface, it must promote
design creativity for every employee that works at Huft.
Clearly they have a sense of humor. I found this outside of
the newly installed paint room. Along with the art and prototype pieces
displayed around the office, it makes for a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
I found their shop space to be unique and nostalgic. Drawing
off a renaissance craftsman’s style of production, multiple tables with
multiple people working on them is great for communication and cooperation.
Also, I found it interesting that each new shop worker had to build their own
table.
I was really impressed with our tour guide who, despite
being under 30, had stayed with the company since the beginning. That shows an
employee to company trust that not many can find in larger firms of any
profession.
Our tour guide was pretty young but I found it even more intriguing that everyone that was employed at Hufft was under the age of 40. While this does have its disadvantages for the company in terms of experience it also helps to generate a more relaxed atmosphere and a company that is more open to new ideas.
ReplyDeleteI think it was awesome that each new shop worker had to build their own table. I don't think there is a better way to make a space in a new job personal than building it for yourself.
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