Introduction: Conversational Environments ** Designing places and spaces for good conversations

Walking Conversations ** The Watercooler Effect Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close People are more productive when they’re alone … but they’re more collaborative and innovative when they’re together. Some of the best ideas come from pulling … Continue reading Introduction: Conversational Environments ** Designing places and spaces for good conversations

Introduction: Conversational Spaces Meeting places for conversations

Death Café The London Coffeehouses of the Enlightenment Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Terminology First, let’s consider the terminology. People have gathered in various settings for conversation and social interaction throughout history. These settings include coffeehouses, … Continue reading Introduction: Conversational Spaces Meeting places for conversations

Viennese Coffeehouses ** An institution of Vienna that played an important role in shaping Viennese culture

Salons Benjamin Franklin’s Junto Club Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Resources Wikipedia: Viennese coffee house Article: History of Viennese coffee house culture Guardian: Two hours with a stranger: can these questions open up a city? Continue reading Viennese Coffeehouses ** An institution of Vienna that played an important role in shaping Viennese culture