The Successful Design Business Practices of Walter Dorwin Teague: part 3
Part 3 of 5: Office Atmosphere and Building Alliances with Clients ( click here for part 1 and part 2 ) Figure 1: Teague drafting room, New York City, circa 1938. photo by Stowe Myers. Office Atmosphere How did Teague run his office? What was it like to work at WDTA during its heyday? In 16mm film shot by partner, Stowe Myers, the 1940’s staff of Teague is shown at work and at play in their New York office studio. Drafting desks are arranged in two long rows, all facing the front of the room, where the most senior designer or architect would be working. The film also shows office parties, which included drinks and group singing. It also documents a casual office art exhibition, where staff could display their personal artistic works, painting, drawing, and watercolors. Although everyone worked rigorously, he allowed occasions for staff to celebrate their hard work and talents with parties and other creative events. Stowe Mye...