The Psychology of Space: How Layout Influences Behavior at Work
Workspace design shapes how people collaborate, focus, and perform. Discover the psychology behind office layout—and how smarter design can improve productivity.

As we continue to work with schools and educators, we've created a set of ideal shield configurations for students, teachers, and administrators. Read on to see what we’ve made—and what Poppin can do to help keep your school safe. Custom sizes and configurations are always available for your school’s specific needs. Just let us know how we can help and we’ll do everything we can to create the perfect solution for you.
Our solutions for shared spaces keep students safe and separated with modular setups. In libraries, our freestanding shields can be “checked out” for students to use and then returned to be cleaned at the end of a session.

Communal Rectangular Tables
Long rows of tables are outfitted with dividers to form individual booths at each set. Since it’s modular, it can be created for as many students as needed with add-on panels. Shields are attached with a simple series of hinges and slots.

Communal Round Tables
This configuration of 2 bifold panels keeps students safe in the cafeteria and beyond. Ideal for group work or shared meals, we can create this solution for round tables of any size.
Protect students, teachers, and administrators with shield solutions for every desk in the classroom. They can be affixed to desks or freestanding to give your students and teachers freedom to move throughout the space.

Personal Student Desk
This bifold panel is configured in an L-shape to protect each student at his or her desk. It can be attached with edge clips or adhesive mounts for a freestanding option.

Shared Student Desks
By creating individual booths at a shared table, this configuration is ideal for science labs or any classroom where communal desks are needed.

Teacher Podium
This trifold shield creates a complete surround at the teacher's podium. Use with edge clips or adhesive mounts to fit desks or podiums of any size.
Workspace design shapes how people collaborate, focus, and perform. Discover the psychology behind office layout—and how smarter design can improve productivity.
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