Cubicle blinds provide limited privacy and reduce distractions for office workers. They attach to cubicle walls and can be made of any fabric, with some designed to block sound. They communicate to others that the worker needs to focus.
Cubicle blinds, sometimes called cubicle dividers, are a type of cubicle fixture used by office workers to gain limited privacy in an open space. Most cubicles have wide open door areas through which the worker can be seen. Some people feel that opening up this space encourages people to talk and distracts the worker when he or she is trying to accomplish something. A curtain allows the worker to block out visual distractions through the door, indicate to others that he is working, and gain limited privacy from passers-by.
Typically, cubicle curtains attach to the cubicle walls in some fashion and cover the portion of the entrance that is approximately in the worker’s face when seated. Some cubicle curtains completely cover the door, but this is unusual. A small curtain that extends from the top of the cubicle walls to the middle of the door is usually sufficient.
The construction of cubicle blinds is highly variable, but as many people are taller than the walls of a cubicle, it is unusual for the blind to be made with a bar across the door. More often than not, the curtain pulls sideways on one wall and attaches to another. The curtain is usually left attached in a semi-permanent manner to a wall, so a compact storage strategy is often part of the curtain design. Some curtains fold, roll, or become small in size when released from the doorway.
Any fabric can work as cubicle curtains, but some are preferable to others. Good sound-blocking fabric can help dampen office noise, thereby improving productivity. Some office workers enjoy curtains with decorative designs related to their work in some way. An office manager can determine what types of cubicle blinds are acceptable in an office. If a person brings drapes to work independently, it is usually necessary to have the drapes approved prior to installation.
The function of a curtain in a cubicle is manifold. First, it reduces visual distractions for the worker inside the cubicle by limiting movement in the worker’s peripheral vision. It is also an effective way to politely communicate to other workers that a person needs to be free of distractions for a period of time. The theory behind working in cubicles is that the open space facilitates cooperation, but some people lose focus when constantly interrupted. A cubicle curtain can be the key to balancing the benefits of workspaces with the need for privacy when working.
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