3 Things to Consider When Looking for an Interior Design Team
Your spaces Interior Design says a lot about your business, whether you want them to or not. One of life’s universal truths is that you really do only get one chance to make a first impression. That first impression colors so much of how prospective clients and customers see your brand as a whole, and […]
Sitting is the New Smoking – Creating a Healthy Workspace
Frequent sitting can be considered the new smoking when it comes to creating serious health consequences over time. However, a healthy environment minimizes these risks and can boost productivity and lower absenteeism rates. Here are several tips on how to create a healthy workspace for your employees. Invest in Supportive Workspace Equipment Sitting for extended […]
The Best Office Amenities to Help Employees Transition Back to the Office
As the pandemic eases, many employees are returning to the workplace. After working from home for the past two years, employees are changing expectations with desired work environments. Here are a few things your business might want to think about regarding the best office amenities to help your team transition back to the office. Creating […]
CJ Trend Report 2020 – Embracing Nature
Tree Huggers – Rejoice! Embracing Nature is exactly as it sounds. Drawing inspiration from the study+observation of our natural environment and expressing those observations in the work environment. Embracing is to go all-in, and not let go. We have an expected color palette, in terms of the common office environment, and this trend, while not […]
CJ Trend Report 2020 – Modern Retro
“Alright, Alright, Alright…” Modern Retro always seems to have a place in trends. Whether in fashion or furniture, we see recurring shapes and silhouettes, colors, and patterns that remind us of an era past. The nostalgic aspect of looking back is irresistible. It may be an era we grew up in or one that our […]
CJ Trend Report – Psychology In Branding
The study of marketing and branding is an extensive field with vast opportunities for personalization and customization for businesses. While it may go unnoticed, there is a powerful psychological component for marketing your business in a way that reflects your company and culture. In essence – marketing is the ‘process of designing a campaign […]
CJ Trend Report 2020- Right Brain Rescue
CJ Trend Report 2020 was, of course, very different this year than last year. CJ Trend Report is an event where we gather the trends across our industry and celebrate them and everything else about interior design that we love. 2019 was our first event and it was so. much. fun. We held the event […]
CJ Trend Report 2019 – Smart Technology in Office Furniture
The world of office furniture has come a long way since the simple desk and chair was all we thought we needed. From the earliest addition of wheels and a swivel seat to create a more ergonomic task chair in the mid-1800’s, the traditional pieces of furniture in the workplace have been continuously adapted and […]
Coffee Road – A Brief History
Pre 1959 For over 30 years, CJ & Associates has called New Berlin, Wisconsin, our home and base of operation. The history of New Berlin, which today seems to be so modern and suburban, actually started even before Wisconsin became a state. The first settlers to the area arrived in the northeastern part of what […]
Neocon 2019 Recap
The CJ team headed to Chicago bright and early Tuesday morning to take in the hustle and bustle of Neocon 2019! We started off the day with an in-depth tour of the Teknion showroom where we got to see the latest and greatest workplace solutions from our aligned vendor partner. Our rep showed us the […]