Monday, July 06, 2009

Lobby Information Tables: A Good First Impression?

I had an appointment today in a building that I had not previously visited. When I walked into the lobby, I could not help but notice a table that became a venue for tenants and others to place their literature for prospective clients and others to see. It struck me so much that I I took a picture of it to share. The first thing that came to mind was what I remember seeing in some apartment buildings in New York City. That being lobbies and mail rooms just laden with flyers and menus from Chinese restaurants. People did not seem to be interested for the most part and these flyers, etc. ended up becoming an eyesore and eventually, trash. So when I saw this display today, I thought two things. One, it is good that the owner has provided a nice table for people to do this and so that the materials were presented in a neat and organized manner. Two, does this look out of place for when people would first enter? This was by no means an office building that was the caliber of a high rise on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, but it is home to a good number of businesses. Regardless of the rent, this is the lobby and the first impression for some. So I give the owner credit for trying, but would value the opinion of others as to what your impression would be of such a table upon entering a building.

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