Action Office Project Drawing by Robert Propst, April 1, 1964
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Action Office, conceptualized by Robert Propst with final design by George Nelson, was rooted in Propst's research into office function and worker behavior. The system was not a commercial success: manufacturing costs were high, and it was, in Propst's words, "too showy and bright for serious consideration as a middle management tool." Propst went on to design the hugely successful Action Office 2 cubicle-based system.
Action Office, conceptualized by Robert Propst with final design by George Nelson, was rooted in Propst's research into office function and worker behavior. The system was not a commercial success: manufacturing costs were high, and it was, in Propst's words, "too showy and bright for serious consideration as a middle management tool." Propst went on to design the hugely successful Action Office 2 cubicle-based system.
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
01 April 1964
Creators
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2010.83.645
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Robert L. Propst.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Pencils (Drawing and writing equipment)
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Dimensions
Height: 19 in
Width: 24 in
Inscriptions
Front, lower right corner: RCP / 4/1/64
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