I'm not really sure what makes our shop fun to the majority? I know I have fun most everyday at the shop, but my idea of fun is signs. The owner is my wife and she is a giant ball of fun in the normal way.
But here are some good features for a shop that wants to relax it a bit...
Music - I really do think that at the right level and types of music it helps when work is being done. Work as in no time to chi chat while you focus on your task.
Xbox One - I don't have any games at the shop at the time. I use it as a multi entertainment system. I stream and listen to "The Office" or some other easy going comedy playing in the background while I design or create marketing campaigns. I have been thinking about adding a clean neutral game for the clients that may stop by with their kids and they allow them to play video games. Gotta get them thinking positive about us at a young age, they are the future.
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TV's for Monitors - Bigger screen to design and modern TVs are slim and have wireless access. So, when you are not using the screen for work it can be used for other short term activities. Streaming championship games and big events during after hours events. Also used as digital media displays to showcase products to clients.
Printer Names - We enjoy naming the printers and putting a positive spin in their perception. We have Xavier for our XC-540, Victor for our Vutek, and Ulysses for US Tech laminator. We are adding a latex and heat welder shortly and working on their names. If it's cool equipment it will get a name and sometimes even a backstory. lol...
Lounge Room - Clients can use it to relax when they are picking up product and waiting for it to be loaded. Comes in handy when they come early to a meeting and your not finished up with the current meeting. The room can be used for closed conferences that will have a bit more of a relaxed feel to it. When you working late on yet another day and the last print run is starting then it comes in handy to relax a bit before you close up after the run is done.
Trash Cans For Vinyl - Who does not like to shoot a long range shot every now and then.
Fridge - Drinks for most anyone's taste. Store some cold cut meats and other types of quick food and get back to work.
We are far from rich and started with nothing. We are just starting to scratch the surface of what the future holds. But even we can afford to put a little bit extra into TV's over monitors and some small perks with multi media. I think it creates a positive work environment and that produces better attitudes and signage.
I hope to pick-up a few new features in this thread...