Cubicle

A cubicle is a small room. It can be a small work space often seen in offices as well as places used for changing clothes in, often found at swimming pools and gymnasiums. Cubicles can also be used as toilets, which is an enclosed area containing a toilet seat.

A floor of cubicles at a software company

History

Robert Propst designed the first cubicle in 1964. He wanted to "empower" people, and make them work better. Propst worked for a home furnishings company called Herman Miller at the time. In 1968, when the company started selling the cubicle, it did not sell well. Herman Miller later designed a new type of cubicle that was cheaper. The cubicle is now very popular in offices around the world.

Types of cubicles

Office use

The cubicles in the office consist of walls, work surfaces, overhead bins, drawers, and shelving units.

Toilet use

The cubicles in the toilet consist of toilet partitions and toilet cubicle door.