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Embarking on a New Color That Stimulates Creativity and Increases Energy Levels in the Workplace

White walls yield lower productivity.

Published

1 year ago

August 22, 2023

Signs of the Times Staff Signs of the Times August 2023 Issue

Paint the Office Red

If it’s been a while since you’ve had a really productive day in your office, it may be time to repaint, especially if your walls are white. In a study from the University of Texas, researcher Nancy Kwallek found that people working in white, off-white or gray rooms got less done and made more mistakes than those in red or aqua environments. “White doesn’t help us be productive,” Kwallek told Fast Company, explaining that the sterile message it sends isn’t conducive to work.

Mars Bravo: The Most Interesting Name in the Sign Industry

Mars Bravo is not the kind of name you hear very often in the sign industry — the kind of name more likely to follow, “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage…!” In this episode, Eric interviews Mars to find out about her start in the sign industry and her ideas for the future, first with how she got her name.