Maximizing Work Efficiency While Working from Home

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dc.contributor.advisorChow, George K.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberFeng, Jeff F.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberKimbrough, Mark S.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMcCormick, Kelly
dc.creatorAbebe, Eskinder G.
dc.creator.orcid0009-0000-4956-2467
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-09T01:49:12Z
dc.date.available2023-07-09T01:49:12Z
dc.date.createdMay 2023
dc.date.issued2023-07-08
dc.date.updated2023-07-09T01:49:13Z
dc.description.abstractIn the swiftly changing realm of remote work, the need for innovative and adaptable home office solutions has never been more pressing. A qualitative research study was conducted to address this issue, utilizing a case study emphasis to identify and formulate solutions to optimize productivity for remote workers. The study employed various research methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and prototyping and usability testing, to gain valuable insights and stimulate the development of novel product ideas. The data collected yielded interesting results, highlighting remote workers' most common challenges, such as distractions, efficiency, disruptions, difficulties in staying on task, and diverse attention. The study identified four main themes, including planning/organizing, isolate/focus, mobile/flexible, and disconnect, which led to the development of innovative solutions that cater to the diverse needs of remote workers. The concept development process resulted in three distinct concepts, each addressing remote workers' different needs and preferences. The prototyping and testing phases focused on creating tangible experiences of the proposed products, creating a final product that combines a mobile work system with an additional medium-sized desk, a work organization mechanism, and an LED light bar for video calls and night work. The final product is designed to enhance the work-from-home experience and cater to the diverse needs of remote workers, providing a multifunctional, adaptable, and comfortable workspace that facilitates productivity and flexibility. Overall, this research study provides a compelling investigation into the complexities and challenges of remote work, offering innovative and adaptable solutions to meet the needs of modern workers.
dc.description.departmentArchitecture and Design, Gerald D. Hines College of
dc.format.digitalOriginborn digital
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10657/14927
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rightsThe author of this work is the copyright owner. UH Libraries and the Texas Digital Library have their permission to store and provide access to this work. Further transmission, reproduction, or presentation of this work is prohibited except with permission of the author(s).
dc.subjectWork From Home
dc.subjectTeleworking
dc.subjectWork Efficiency
dc.subjectWork-Life Balance
dc.subjectHybrid Work
dc.titleMaximizing Work Efficiency While Working from Home
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dc.type.genreThesis
thesis.degree.collegeGerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
thesis.degree.departmentArchitecture and Design, Gerald D. Hines College of
thesis.degree.disciplineIndustrial Design
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Houston
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science

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