Make Space (PDF)

"If you are determined to encourage creativity and provide a
collaborative environment that will bring out the best in people,
you will want this book by your side at all times."

--Bill Moggridge, Director of the Smithsonian's
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum

"Make Space is an articulate account about the
importance of space; how we think about it, build it and thrive in
it."

--James P. Hackett, President and CEO, Steelcase

An inspiring guidebook filled with ways to alter space to
fuel creative work and foster collaboration.

Based on the work at the Stanford University d.school and its
Environments Collaborative Initiative, Make
Space is a tool that shows how space can be intentionally
manipulated to ignite creativity. Appropriate for designers charged
with creating new spaces or anyone interested in revamping an
existing space, this guide offers novel and non-obvious strategies
for changing surroundings specifically to enhance the ways in which
teams and individuals communicate, work, play--and innovate.

Inside are:

Tools--tips on how to build everything from furniture, to
wall treatments, and rigging

Situations--scenarios, and layouts for sparking creative
activities

Insights--bite-sized lessons designed to shortcut your
learning curve

Space Studies--candid stories with lessons on creating
spaces for making, learning, imagining, and connecting

Design Template--a framework for understanding, planning,
and building collaborative environments

Make Space is a new and dynamic resource for activating
creativity, communication and innovation across institutions,
corporations, teams, and schools alike. Filled with tips and
instructions that can be approached from a wide variety of
angles, Make Space is a ready resource for
empowering anyone to take control of an environment.