As offices around the globe struggle to find solutions that will facilitate the safe return of employees over the next 12-18 months, coworking operators have an opportunity to host a new cohort of remote workers. That said, like many of our veteran coworkers, this new cohort and their employers will be looking for spaces that consider not just physical but also psychological well-being. While stepped up cleaning protocols will be relatively easy-to-manage for most spaces, physical distancing measures for shared and dedicated workstations present a challenge that could negatively impact membership revenues needed to survive. By introducing temporary desktop workspace dividers that allow for physical separation, operators can quickly return to relatively normal ratios and revenues.
“Desktop workspace dividers reduce the opportunity for the spread of viruses from airborne droplets… like face masks for your desk.”
As coworking space operators ourselves at Lokaal, we knew we’d need to provide dividers to encourage members to return to our space and feel safe, but we couldn’t bear the thought of contributing to all the plastic waste that acrylic dividers will be creating around the world. Not to mention the high cost of acrylic and the clinical/institutional feel they create. We turned to the award-winning commercial office designers at Dubbeldam for a more elegant, affordable and human solution.
“Designed with return-to-work post-COVID in mind, these desk dividers give workers & teams peace of mind while allowing for increased occupancy and physical distancing.”
Made from recycled plastic bottles.
Manufactured from 100% polyester fibers containing at least 60% post consumer recycled content, the panels themselves are 100% recyclable, contain no VOC’s, resist bacterial and fungal growth and are colour fast (won’t fade over time). Single-use plastic bottles made of Poly-Ethylene Terephthalate (aka PET) are the “recycled content” for this incredible acoustic synthetic felt product, a not-so-distant cousin of fleece. It’s the “PET” in deskPET!
The deskPET is EASY to…
Clean: should the material become soiled, simply rinse with a warm water and mild soap solution, then pat dry.
Disinfect: spray with a >60% alcohol solution and let air dry to kill viruses and germs. No wiping necessary. Bleach not recommended.
Install: no tools required, assembled in under 30 seconds.
Pin-up: dense panels are perfect for pin-up
Store: unique self-interlocking corners simply come apart so panels can be stored flat.
Unlike acrylic partitions, deskPET never looks dirty or shows smudges and fingerprints, does not attract dust, and lightens the environmental impact on the planet. Its warm, soft appearance comforts while its acoustic properties help absorb background noise.
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deskPET featured on TreeHugger.com | August 2020
deskPET desktop dividers are available in 20 colours and can be mixed & matched as desired. Cool accessories such as our “Do Not Disturb Dot” or custom laser cut-outs are available to make your dividers more fun and branded.
2-sided “L” configuration at Verkspace Coworking Toronto
Standard Sizes:
Back panel width options: 36”, 42” or 48” wide
Side panels depth options: 18”, 20”, 22” or 24” deep
Height options: 18”, 20”, 22” or 24” high
Delivery: production time on orders with standard sizes typically 4-6 business days plus shipping time. FOB Toronto, ON.
Custom sizing is available for dimensions less than 24”D x 24H x 48”W for a one time file set-up charge of $40 on first order (no charge on re-orders).
Larger than standard dimensions: contact us for a quote.
Special discounts for Coworking Ontario members and unconference attendees
Divider solutions starting at just $95 each
*prices vary with panel configuration, size and volume of order and currency exchange (for out of country orders); net of shipping, duties & taxes where applicable.
Tip: for many spaces, desktop partitions will be temporary measures which may need to be returned to service in future. To minimize expense and required storage space, desktop dividers can be staggered in every other workstation.
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