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Watson Delivers Custom School Furniture for 415,000-square-foot College Campus Project in Austin

The newly revamped ACC Highland spans an impressive 415,000 square feet, making it the college’s largest campus. It now hosts over 20 programs and four

Press: Watson Furniture Unveils the Mastermind Collection – Shaping the Conference and Meeting Landscape

“With Mastermind, we’ve operated on the core belief that exceptional furniture doesn’t just fill a space-it enhances it,” said Lucas Pearl, VP of Product Development

Press: Watson Furniture Launches the Edison Workbench, the Latest Adaptable Solution to the Edison Collection

Designing the Edison Workbench The development of what is now the Edison Workbench was spurred on by a customer’s need to easily and cost-effectively reallocate

How Important is Cable Management for Dispatch Center Consoles?

Learn about how your dispatch consoles can answer present and future needs of your center, easing the IT burden, and protecting your mission critical systems.

5 Must-Have Console Features for Your Center Renovation

Create an environment that enhances and empowers the well-being of the dispatcher by incorporating these five key features when renovating your 911 dispatch center.

What Matters Most: Insights from Watson's Design Survey

We recently invited the dispatch community to participate in a survey about the future of Console design. From dispatchers to IT to center managers, we

Keeping Up with Today's Conference and Meeting Landscape: Diverse Environments for Varied Needs

Traditional Conferencing Ideal for high attendance and inter-departmental gatherings, these areas are often the formal epicenters for high-stakes discussions and important presentations. They usually feature

Elevating Workstations with Edison: We Can (And Should) Have Nice Things

Planter Boxes  Incorporating greenery into workstation design transcends mere visual appeal. Plants not only enhance air quality but also elevate emotional well-being. Integrated planter boxes

Designing for Higher Education: 5 Key Environments for Tomorrow's Professionals

1. The Collaborative Classroom Collaboration thrives on adaptability. By employing movable tables, mobile markerboards, and reconfigurable training tables, classrooms transform into hubs for dynamic group

Workstation Wellness: 5 Essential Tips for Promoting Well-being in Your Workspace

The impact of discomfort on productivity is undeniable. When your workspace fails to provide the necessary means to support comfort and ease, you may experience

The Tonic Collection – Creating A Versatile Workplace Foundation

Tonic Workbench – One System, Endless Possibilities The Tonic Workbench stands as a testament to versatility in modern work environments, offering a flexible benching system

Our Top 5 Highlights from NeoCon, Looking to 2024

1. Launching the Award-Winning Tonic Collection Amidst the resounding success of NeoCon, we are thrilled to announce that our Tonic Collection has achieved a trifecta

Next Generation Consoles: Designing with You in Mind

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you thought, “Wow, this is incredibly well thought-out”? And have you also experienced those moments when

A Behind-the-Scenes Showroom Preview for NeoCon 2024

NeoCon, our industry’s premier commercial interiors design conference, promises to be a showcase of ingenuity and leading-edge trends. We wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look

Behind The Showroom Design: A Q&A With The Team Behind Our NeoCon Showroom

Could you introduce yourselves and tell us a little bit about your role and work in the industry? Lucas: My name is Lucas Pearl, I’m

The History of 911

Before the establishment of 911, attempting to reach emergency services in the US was a challenge. There was no standardized emergency number in the United

Celebrating A New Global Partnership with Sedus Stoll AG

We discovered a kindred spirit in Sedus after years of admiring each other’s products from afar and learned that our similarities extended far beyond design.

The Reimagined Tonic Collection

This launch introduces versatile new products to the line as well as enhancements to the collection’s existing pieces. The Tonic Workbench, an iconic product for

Gratitude: A 911 Telecommunicator's Mental Health Superpower

Cultivating gratitude isn’t just a nice idea; it’s a superpower, especially for those working in high-stress environments like emergency telecommunicators. These frontline professionals face immense

How Gen Z is Hyping the Office One Desk at a Time

GEN Z IS IN THE HOUSE As we approach 2030, Gen Z is projected to make up 30% of the workforce, bringing fresh perspectives and

Edison Workbench: a blueprint for future-proofing the office

The gift of flexibility The modern office is no longer a static entity. With businesses downsizing and real estate at a premium, the ability to reconfigure

Our Top Highlights from NeoCon 2024

Edison Workbench Wins 4 Best of NeoCon Awards There were 294 entrants to the Best of NeoCon Awards this year, and we were one of

5 Things We Can't Wait for at NeoCon 2024

See You at The MART! You can find us on the 3rd floor, in a premium corner suite, showroom #341. NeoCon 2024 Schedule June 10-12

Gearing Up For NeoCon 2023 – 10 Things We Can't Wait For

The When This year, NeoCon will be held June 12-14. The Exhibit hall hours are: Monday, June 12: 9:00AM – 5:00PM Tuesday, June 13: 9:00AM

Work Design Magazine: An Exclusive Preview of Watson Furniture's Reimagined Tonic Collection

One of Watson Furniture’s recent additions to their Tonic Collection is the Tonic Work Table, pictured here with newly-available accessories; the Neighborhood Light which includes

2023's Top Podcasts All Dispatchers Should Be Listening To

Emergency Dispatchers often face unique, taxing challenges that most of us can never fully comprehend. These professionals balance and navigate mental, physical and logistical problems

Years In The Making: The McKenzie Family's Continued Investment In Watson's Future

As CK McKenzie takes on the role of President, we look at the ways the McKenzie family has shaped Watson's culture, and how they're committed

Years In The Making: The McKenzie Family's Continued Investment In Watson's Future

Watson feels special because it feels alive. It’s an ecosystem: people, place, and shared purpose moving together in harmony. It feels special because Watson has

3 Ways to Make Dispatch Desks More Comfortable

PSAP and 911 dispatchers spend long shifts tied to their workstations, often going many hours without a break to stretch. Long hours in the same

Evolution of the Healthful PSAP (Bonus: Ergonomics Whitepaper)

Reducing workplace discomfort and injury is critical for PSAPs challenged with down-time and churn. While somewhat surprising, it is true that the industry lacks a

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