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the office cubicle was created by designer Robert Propst for Herman Miller and released in 1968 under the name Action Office II . It was meant to encourage spontaneous conversation and idea sharing.

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Fun Fact: the office cubicle was created by designer Robert Propst for Herman Miller and released in 1968 under the name “Action Office II”. It was meant to encourage spontaneous conversation and idea sharing.

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