The work of artist and designer Jason Keenan spans an eclectic range of interests and disciplines, from automotive and product design, to painting and illustration, and, at one point, DJ'ing. After 10 years in the automotive industry, Jason founded his own studio to focus not only on design but also his own artistic and inventive explorations. From his aurally-enabled workspace, Jason puts the needle on the records for this week's Playlist.
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We've talked before about the pros and cons of the growing telecommuting trend. But what happens when you're suddenly a full-time telecommuter, not by choice, but by circumstance? We chatted with several office goers in the New York City metro area who found themselves having to work from home after Hurricane Sandy struck the region. Now that their routines are getting somewhat back to "normal," we asked them what they learned -- and found that their combined experiences offer a few gentle reminders on how you can try to find the balance you need to successfully work from a home office... More

We recently took a look at the workspaces of creative types (like Ray Eames) who find inspiration in excess, an "organized chaos" of sorts. But what about the opposite: those who flourish in a more orderly office? Get a glimpse at few desks whose occupants stay on task by staying tidy (like this former Tech Tour's picture perfect home office setup) -- then leave us a comment to let us know what kind of space keeps you motivated, and why. More

Graphic designer and painter Ricky Watts spends the workday in a studio in Sebastopol, CA, that he once shared with his grandfather, Arthur. Today, Ricky's Embody Chair shares the space with an Eames Lounge and Ottoman first owned by Arthur and his family. Take a look at the workshop and hear the story behind the Eames piece -- as told in a charming recollection from Ricky's mother.
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With a recent move from Los Angeles to Denver, photographer David Lauer traded a view of the Pacific for view of the Rockies. Take a look at the space he's created in his new mid-century-built home - the headquarters of his growing architectural photography studio. More

Whether you have only visited New York City, live there now, or have left it behind, nutritionist Rebecca Baust's blog The Daily Muse is a sublime way to connect and reconnect with living and well-being in the Big Apple. She explores the cityscape and its lifestyle -- sometimes with her husband Ed and their curly-haired Labradoodle Sam Wiggins -- all the while sharing delectable ways to stay on the healthy side of city living. We get in on her delectable listening habits in this week's Playlist.
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From his Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn-based studio, Thomas Piper Jr. balances a multitude of roles: singer, songwriter, producer, photographer, cinematographer, and director. Take a look at how his home office -- the headquarters of his creative venture, The People's Republic of Sound -- is evolving into a space that accommodates his complete artistic vision. More

It's easy to notice the charm, wit, and sly playfulness behind the work of Andrew Neyer -- so it's no surprise that his signature aesthetic should also make an appearance in his Cincinnati-based home office. Take a tour of the designer, art director, and illustrator's bright, inspired space, a combination of clean lines, pops of color, attitude, and, quite fittingly, seating by Charles and Ray Eames. More

Before they were designers, and before they created their own design studio in 2006, John Arndt and Wonhee Jeong Ardt were doing other things. John, a Wisconsin native, was a potter, sculptor, and cabinet maker. Wonhee, originally from Seoul, Korea, was also a sculptor. Realizing they were designers as well, they founded StudioGorm in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and have since relocated to Eugene, Oregon. Crafting and constructing in their workshop, the duo produce smart, comfortable designs -- the kinds of things you develop a familiarity and intimacy with. For us, they've crafted this week's Playlist, giving us a chance to explore their work's musical accompaniment and the space they work in...
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Olga Massov, food writer, recipe developer, and co-author of the soon-to-be-released The Kimchi Cookbook, may have a cheerful compact nook neatly tucked into the corner of the Brooklyn apartment she shares with her husband, but her kitchen is just as much her office, too. Find out how she manages to balance it all in this tour and interview with the Russian expat (by way of New England). More