Unlike the old traditional Design Office, Deeo are not constrained by location or a ‘local’ employee model that dictates both expensive overhead costs & a limited number of ‘minds’ available to work on client projects. Instead, the most skilled & appropriate designers & engineers Deeo have, across the UK & globally, are bought together to work within the Deeo’s unique virtual design office. No matter where they are – their home office, a co-working facility or at our customer’s offices, they all produce great things!
As some of our team need a ‘place to go’ to do their best work, we have put together this presentation to explain a little more about the growth & advantages of co-working facilities & some of the best we have found across the UK!
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Contents
02 - Deeo & Co-Working
03 - What Is Co-Working?
04 – Co-Working Locations
05 – Benefits of Co-Working
06 – Working in Todays World
07 – Unusual Buildings
08 – Co-Working Review
09 – Top Locations – UK
13 – Co-Working Directory
14 – In Conclusion
15 – Contact Us
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Deeo & Co-Working
Deeo is a unique & innovative Design & Engineering
Consultancy that operate in the cloud for many forward
thinking clients in multiple industry sectors. Bringing the
best in design & engineering expertise to clients with a
team handpicked & bought together specifically for each
clients need.
Unlike the old traditional Design Office, Deeo are not
constrained by location or a ‘local’ employee model that
dictates both expensive overhead costs & a limited
number of ‘minds’ available to work on client projects.
Instead, the most skilled & appropriate designers &
engineers Deeo have, across the UK & globally, are bought
together to work within the Deeo’s unique virtual design
office. No matter where they are – their home office, a co-
working facility or at our customer’s offices, they all
produce great things!
As some of our team need a ‘place to go’ to do their best
work, we have put together this presentation to explain a
little more about the growth & advantages of co-working
facilities & some of the best we have found across the UK!
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What is Co-Working?
If you haven’t got the luxury of a dedicated Home Office
where you can lock yourself away & work from, a Co-
Working Space is probably for you. This doesn't mean
you cant work from home sometimes – its just if you
need that ‘place to go’ routine – a co-working space is
the way we either provide or suggest our team work
from.
Co-Working Space?
Co-working is the use of an office or working
environment by people who are either able to work from
any location, self-employed or part of a start-up needing
to get going without the expense of a dedicated office.
Many members of our team working in these work
environments & they truly love it!
An innovative way to work
Today, about half a million people are working in co-
working spaces.
Reports are saying that in 2016 we’ll see over 10,000 co-
working spaces available!
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Location, Location, Location
With thousands of co-working spaces available already
available across the UK & more opening every week,
what does this mean?
• The option to work within a high quality office or
location otherwise beyond the budget. Some
spaces are situated in interesting & unusual
buildings – Some of which are Grade I or II listed
• Monthly costs are flexible to suit all needs & budget
• Provides more mobility & not having to be chained
to long leases
• No utility bills
• No dealing with service providers & repairs
Co-Working Locations
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Benefits of Co-Working
So, as a team member with the need a ‘place to go’
what benefits does co-working hold for you?
• Free tea & coffee (& sometimes cake) included in
the costs
• You decide your hours – you can work through the
night if that suits you better
• No distractions from family members (including the
furry ones)
• No temptations from the fridge & TV
• Better work life balance
• Being able to work in professional environment (get
out of your home & your pyjamas)
• Complement your work from home
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Working in Todays World
Our team, no matter if they are working in their home
office or at a co-working space, have such an advantage
on the Old ‘bricks & mortar’ office environment where
everyone has to come – from wherever they are – to all
work in one place & within set times. We eliminate these
huge amount of inefficiencies in the Old way of working
& our team benefit from many things such as:
• They have more job control.
• Their workspace is accessible 24/7.
• They can decide whether to put in a long day when
they have a deadline or want to show progress, or can
decide to take a long break in the middle of the day to
go to the gym.
• In a co-working space they can choose whether they
want to work in a quiet space so you can focus, or in a
more collaborative space with shared tables where
interaction is encouraged.
• Minimal Commute – they either go into their home
office & start, or drive a short distance to a local co-
working space & connect up. No more traffic & save
money!
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Unusual Buildings
Past Present
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Co-Working Review
Here is a review from a Deeo consultant currently using a
co-working space:
“Working within a co-working office environment has
provided me with many benefits. Not only does it allow in
maintaining a daily routine, team environment & general
company, it also provides me with continual networking
opportunities both professionally & socially.
“Desk shared offices, such as the type I use through Indy
Cube (Wales) offers great financial benefits in comparison
with commercial office hire solutions. You have access to
the best internet connections, storage lockers, conference
rooms, chilled out areas, kitchens, shower rooms & 24 hour
access, all within a single monthly subscription package,
with no minimum contract periods. & at approximately half
the cost of the corporate office options, the unlimited free
tea & coffee is the 'icing on the cake!'
I highly recommend any one doing the same in a bid to
escape the family if you haven’t got a Home Office!”
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Top Locations - UK
Here are Deeo’s top co-working locations around the UK
(in no particular order):
1. Duke Studios – Leeds
Duke Studios is an open collaborative space in the City
Centre of Leeds. With a company motto of people first,
business second, Duke is not your usual work space
provider. Based around a Co-working model, Duke
Studios provides a range of workspaces, creative
services & facilities.
2. The Assembly – Manchester
The Assembly provides a great opportunity for
collaboration. You'll get your own dedicated desk, fast
internet & access to meeting rooms. Not to mention the
added benefit of being surrounded with people to
whom you can provide your valuable skills & experience
& who can do
the same for you in return.
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Top Locations - UK
3. Tech Cube – Edinburgh
Situated directly adjacent to the Meadows, Techcube
sits within the Summerhall Arts Complex striking a fine
balance between technology & the arts that plays into
the collaborative & creative nature of the project as a
whole.
4. Indy Cube – Across Wales
With 26 locations across Wales Indy Cube have worked
very hard to create an environment that allows lots of
different types of businesses to flourish. The basics
include fast Wi-Fi, free meeting rooms, chill out areas,
& free Welsh coffee & tea; they’re also developing a
programme of events which will be of value & interest
to our associates. But the biggest benefit to joining is
being part of our vibrant, energetic community, giving
you the opportunity to network, learn from peers &
develop your business.
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Top Locations - UK
5. Fruitworks – Canterbury
Fruitworks is the first & only co-working space in
Canterbury. It is a 2000 sq. ft. Victorian warehouse in the
centre of Canterbury which has been beautifully restored.
Everyone has access to superfast Wi-Fi. They have a
“Google inspired” chill-out area complete with a fully-
stocked beer fridge, pool table, ping-pong table & a 100”
cinema/gaming screen!
6. Thinq Tanq – Plymouth
Based in the heart of Plymouth City Centre with great
access to shops, transport & restaurants, it’s ideally
placed for you to conduct business & keep in touch with
all the conveniences the city has to offer. Facilities
Members have access to - Free Wi-Fi, Free refreshments,
Open plan work space, Meeting facilities, LCD Screens,
Projector, Kitchen facilities, Classes, Evening events, Game
Nights, Networking Opportunities, Online booking
system, Internal directory. Lounge area. Advertising
opportunities for your business.
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Top Locations - UK
7. The Whisky Bond – Glasgow
Originally built as a bonded warehouse for Highland
Distilleries in 1957, since 2012 it’s been home to a
growing community of thinkers, designers, makers &
doers. The Whisky Bond sits on the Glasgow Canal, with
a pretty spectacular view over the city’s skyline.
8.The Guild - Bath
They have approx. 3,500 square feet of developed
space across a number of rooms including their work
rooms - 'The Engine Room' where you'll find random
tunes & the majority of the members, 'The Don't
Lecture Me Room' for those who want to take a full
time desk with them & 'The Fixed Abode' offering office
space for companies. They also have a number of
meeting rooms which are available for hire by members
& non-members alike, these include 'The Kennel', 'The
Never Bored Room' & 'The Green Room'
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Co-Working Directory
Co-working locations are not just located in the major
cities, they can be found all over the country, in fact all
over the world!
A useful list of Co-Working locations across the UK &
the rest of the world are available on the below link
Co-working Directory
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In Conclusion
This ground breaking model of working, created &
compiled not only brings unrivalled expertise &
flexibility to the Deeo’s designers & engineers, but also
carries a large number of advantages for clients.
From an inclusive & virtual working environment where
clients can log in at any time to their own workstation to
work alongside/see how we are progressing, to the
immense talent pool that is available to either bolster or
add to their own in-house capabilities, Deeo can deliver
even the most complex & demanding of projects
seamlessly.
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"Choice empowers people & makes for a more content
workforce. In 30 years time, as technology moves
forward even further, people are going to look back &
wonder why offices ever existed“ – Sir Richard Branson
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Contact Us
Now you know one of the ways you can work with Deeo Design & Engineering, it would be great to have a chat to see
what opportunities we have for you.
Contact us at:
Deeo Design & Engineering
Midlands Technology Centre,
Wolverhampton Business Park,
Broadlands, Wolverhampton,
West Midlands, United Kingdom
WV10 6TB
T: +44 (0)1902 907525
E: info@deeo.co.uk
W: www.deeo.co.uk
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