DESIGN YOUR VIRTUAL SPACE

DESIGNING YOUR VIRTUAL SPACE 6 TIPS FOR THIS ENTIRE ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE DREAMBIGDARLING.ORG BY: CHRISTINE CURTIS, CREATIVE DIRECTOR A toolkit to liven up any area

In a new virtual world, we all feel the call to step up our virtual game whether we are ready or not. Recently our Creative Director, Christine

Curtis, created this guide to help elevate your virtual workspace!

IN A VIRTUAL WORLD, IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FRAME

SMALL SPACES Work on decluttering your space and having a few staple items to showcase in your frame. You may want to purchase another table or desk so that you can move your perspective. For example, if your desk is the only cute professional background you have, then get another table and have your desk be your background.

1WORK WITH WHAT YOU GOT

LARGE SPACES Find a focal point in your frame and focus on that. You don’t necessarily need to get your whole office, just one area, one focal point. Shelving units are one of the best ways to make an area look professional, simple & organized.

Natural light from a window is most preferred. If you can, have the window directly in front of you or have the light come from either side. Never have the window behind you. It makes you a dark subject and it’s actually very hard on your audience’s eyes.

But, when working with what you got, sometimes this is not an option. Ring lights from Amazon are a quick fix to add more light to your frame!

2PERSPECTIVE & LIGHTING

3BOOKS & PICTURES TEXTURE

Books make you look educated and smart. Plus, they add another element of texure in any frame.

For low budget or audio book people - you can get any book and turn it around to the pages. Still looks like a book, but has more neutral tones.

DIMENSION SHELVING4 Shelving adds dimension and allows for some space for you to be creative!

Where we have shopped:

WAYFAIR AMAZON URBAN OUTFITTERS HOME OVERSTOCK TJ MAXX TARGET

Be sure to measure your space and your items before ordering!

MAKE IT YOU KEEP IT SIMPLE5

This is YOUR space, YOUR office, YOUR meeting - keep it you!

The best thing you can wear is a smile.

PLANTS LIVELINESS 6 At work, place plants, especially those with broad leaves, on your desk; they will help regulate humidity and increase levels of positivity — seeing greenery and nature help us feel more relaxed and calm, which in turn benefits your every day mood. Indoor plants serve a practical and aesthetic purpose, and will enhance your life.”