Coffee Quote by Miguel McKelvey
“We're very specific when we're drawing work plans. We think about the chances of when a person gets off the elevator where they will go. We think about how people get to a coffee machine, when they go and get their lunch, when they go to the bathroom.”
About This Quote
The speaker describes detailed planning of daily movements and interactions within a workspace to optimize design.
In simple terms: Design plans consider how people move and use spaces.
Key Takeaway
Design for real human flow.
Themes
design
human-centered
efficiency
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
strategic
observational
When to use this quote
- office layout
- facility management
- user experience
- traffic flow
Key Concepts
spatial analysis
behavioral patterns
Questions to Reflect On
- How can design adapt to unexpected changes?
- What data informs these movement patterns?
A Different Perspective
Over‑planning may reduce flexibility.
