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December 4th, 2008
sneak peek: wonderfactory office


since i work most days from my living room it’s hard to imagine going to work at an office again- but if i did, i definitely wouldn’t complain about going to work at this office. david link, founder and creative director of the wonderfactory (which focuses on branding and website strategy among other services) sent over these gorgeous shots of their new office design (designed by 212box). each room seems to have it’s own unique feel and i love the way they’ve incorporate some whimsical elements like the umbrellas into the decor. it sure beats white walls and cubicles everywhere. click here for more photos of the wonderfactory office, and click here for more on wonderfactory (check out their portfolio and client list, it’s pretty darn impressive). thanks, david!

[stay tuned for the under $100 gift guide at 1:30 pm!]







[this is the entrance to the wonderfactory's "idea room"]

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39 comments
Danielle said:
December 4th, 2008 - 12:08 pm

wonder-FULL !!!!!

DesignerKim said:
December 4th, 2008 - 12:18 pm

I want to work there. Are they accepting resumes? :)

December 4th, 2008 - 12:30 pm

how perfect! all offices should be this inspiring and colorful – would make going to work a much more pleasant experience

Kristy said:
December 4th, 2008 - 12:35 pm

amazing! I LOVE the umbrella lights what a great whimsical idea!

Jennifer said:
December 4th, 2008 - 12:35 pm

Man I would love to have one of these places for my studio!! Great rooms for getting creative juices flowing!

The Goods said:
December 4th, 2008 - 12:35 pm

I love it – it has a kind of Philippe Starck whimsy to it!

jodi said:
December 4th, 2008 - 12:36 pm

how fantastic!

Rebecka said:
December 4th, 2008 - 12:36 pm

Gorgeous! I wonder what happens if you pull the tassel in the first picture…;)

December 4th, 2008 - 12:44 pm

the umbrella lights are brilliant!

Nancy said:
December 4th, 2008 - 12:45 pm

I love the orange wall with the ornate white frames, so fun!

Justin said:
December 4th, 2008 - 12:59 pm

The umbrella lamp shades are a scream.

Julie Wolfson said:
December 4th, 2008 - 1:07 pm

I want to work there!

Joyce said:
December 4th, 2008 - 1:12 pm

that idea room entrance reminds me of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

absolutely love it!

megan said:
December 4th, 2008 - 1:13 pm

wow, this is seriously awesome.

rhaya said:
December 4th, 2008 - 1:20 pm

Personally, I love the red room! It’s fabulous.

December 4th, 2008 - 1:28 pm

So creative and fun! I think I could spark some great design ideas out of that place.

Kate said:
December 4th, 2008 - 1:30 pm

I think I would live at the office if I worked there! My favorite has to be the umbrella lights, but I also love the simple touch of giving each desk a unique and antique looking lamp. Maybe I will have to put one on my desk…

Cala said:
December 4th, 2008 - 1:31 pm

I want a room like the one with the floor pillows at home. I would spend all my time there reading and lounging.

Kristan said:
December 4th, 2008 - 1:37 pm

WHOA I’m not sure if I’d feel more creative or too distracted in an environment like this, but it sure doesn’t look like any office I’ve ever seen. And I thought my old boss’s tequila bottle collection was different… (Actually he did make his office very fun and yet welcoming.)

December 4th, 2008 - 1:42 pm

Love those umbrellas and that moroccan-ish tea room! I’ve never seen textiles mounted that way on the wall and I really like it.

Rachael said:
December 4th, 2008 - 2:25 pm

It seems like Hermes must definitely be an influence for him.
Any one know whether the umbrellas were done in-house or where they bought them? I would love to see a detail shot.

Reba Jonez said:
December 4th, 2008 - 2:49 pm

please forgive the hateration but– why am i skeptical of a business that has such a suave decor? it’s almost like that person in your office who’s desk is too pristine; you wonder what they do all day and on whose dime? i’m just saying…it really is all very lovely though.

Beth H said:
December 4th, 2008 - 2:53 pm

how great! I can totally imagine sitting in the Moroccan-inspired room for a brainstorming session!

Feather said:
December 4th, 2008 - 3:07 pm

If only young Brinda kept her living space so neat and tidy! We could start a business together!

Stever said:
December 4th, 2008 - 3:08 pm

I love those windows!

lauren said:
December 4th, 2008 - 4:11 pm

jesus christo. thats so much fun!

curlyred said:
December 4th, 2008 - 4:44 pm

wow. I want those umbrella lights too.

Kate said:
December 4th, 2008 - 10:39 pm

*sigh* If I worked here I would have NO trouble getting up in the mornings :)

Finch said:
December 5th, 2008 - 8:56 am

Must be nice to be a designer and work in such an amazing place, rather than a less than inspirational cubicle

December 5th, 2008 - 9:02 am

I love sneak peeks! This office is fantastic – its so refreshing to see offices that are personal and exciting. If only all employers realised that a great environment really makes a difference to how people feel about their work. Most office interiors are either cobbled together from bits of furniture from all over the place or are designed like banks.
Great space.
Keith

Regina said:
December 5th, 2008 - 9:57 am

Where could we get those umbrella lights, or how were they assembled from regular umbrellas? Love them. Grateful for any input!

amy said:
December 5th, 2008 - 10:11 am

wow! it looks like 5 different offices! love the eclectic look, very fun, but why such a dowdy conference room table & chairs (in the 2nd photo)?

December 5th, 2008 - 10:25 am

Great idea with the umbrellas! It gives a light airy quality to the room – like they’re floating about.

December 5th, 2008 - 5:36 pm

Thanks so much for all of your kind comments! As for the umbrella lights, we made those from scratch we took white umbrellas and mounted them on the ceiling then threaded a cord across all of the umbrellas with light bulb fixtures — pretty simple, and inspired by Mary Poppins…

December 5th, 2008 - 8:35 pm

I’m neither surprised, nor impressed! lol.

Chelsea said:
December 6th, 2008 - 7:44 pm

Wow, I love the idea room entrance, so awesome!

Judy said:
December 6th, 2008 - 10:56 pm

The colors play with my imagination which is crucial in Advertising!! My favorite is the red-red room with the chandeliers crying out for attention!! Any possible openings for a fun-loving Mimi who lives in Colorado???

kim said:
December 8th, 2008 - 3:42 am

:) I had an umbrella chandelier in my bedroom as a kid.

Katie said:
September 24th, 2009 - 12:11 pm

The idea room entrance is great! Very the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe!

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