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Comic mit verschiedenen Anwendungen und beispielhaften Orten • Comic with different applications and exemplary locations

T he world of work is in a constant state of flux. Especially in recent years, work has example, when travelling or in everyday places such as your own home, your favourite
changed dramatically due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. Many com-
café or even in the office. The flexible workstation not only provides the functional basis
panies have made it possible to work from decentralized locations – our networked and for location-independent working, but also brings a piece of habit and permanence to
digital world provides the basis for this. However, there has not yet been a product that every foreign location through the transportable personal workspace.
supports and promotes location-independent working in a versatile way. As part of my
master thesis, supervised by Professor Mark Phillips in the master programme Interior Home atmosphere on the move: flexible and always ready for use
Architecture & Architectural Design at the Coburg University of Applied Sciences, I wan-
ted to contribute to making our work more pleasant and contemporary. The result was The sustainability aspect was also a focus for the Chamäleon workstation. For example,
the flexible workplace Chamäleon. I used existing technical possibilities and designed the materials were always selected according to their ecological and functional proper-
five components that form a modular workstation. The compatibility and variability of ties. By using Chamäleon, commutes can be cut. In addition, the flexible workstation is
the components make it possible to adapt to the individual needs of users and to the designed in such a way that individual components can be easily repaired or replaced.
respective working environment. Chamäleon consists of the following components: a The use of natural materials and soft colours creates a pleasantly familiar atmosphere
base with height adjustment, shielding acoustic elements, a versatile luminaire, a modu- and implies the sustainability concept. Due to the use of fabrics such as felt, rubber
le and a case. The base consists of a work surface, a vertical section into which storage straps and textile cables, the Chamäleon workstation blends in visually with all environ-
surfaces can be inserted, and an integrated height adjustment. Using the acoustic ele- ments. Smooth surfaces are easy to clean and convey a hygienically clean overall image,
ments creates a shielded space that promotes concentration and provides more priva- and their haptic diversity creates exciting sensory contrasts. Black and beige tones domi-
cy. A solar module is integrated in the luminaire to enable it to work self-sufficiently. nate and can be complemented by coloured acoustic elements in blue, green or beige.
The module contains a power bank, a mobile WLAN router and is also operated via a Thanks to the discreet colour design, the flexible workstation is visually restrained and
solar unit. It can be charged hybrid by means of a plug or solar energy. Each product offers users an optimal environment without disturbing colour stimuli. This directs the
component comes with a matching case. These small cases are removable and fixed focus to the essentials – the work! Chamäleon was developed for people who want to
to a larger case with the help of a hook. The large case can be carried as a backpack work flexibly and independently. The workstation is suitable for people who work partly
or inserted into the trolley for longer distances. The individual components allow the at home and do not have a separate office or who would like to supplement it with the
flexible workstation to be individually extended or reduced. This makes it possible to product components. However, Chamäleon is also well suited for working in a (non-
adapt to different work situations. Chameleon can be used at varying locations – for territorial) office or for people who travel a lot.

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