Office cubicles are no longer used to separate workers in neat rows with square corners. The workstation needs to function as an extension of an individual's body. Cubicles are still the reference point for design, but the angles can be widened and materials can be more translucent and lightweight for ease in reconfiguration. The concept of these new office workspaces is to create an environment that stimulates innovation, creativity, and a sense of possession for the workers. The distinction between worklife and homelife is blending and workers are allowed spaces to express themselvest.
Most offices use carpeting for floor covering.
Computer driven technology can create custom patterns for a company and give a dramatic impact and corporate identity. Sometimes employees need to work without distraction. This can be accomplished acoustically and visually through the use of fabric and canopies. Companies are also allowing workers to individualize their workstation through selection of color and visual details. Collaborations are much more possible now because of the technology available.