Windows Are Best on Your Side. If You're Facing the View, You'll Be Distracted. Work While You're at Your Desk and Enjoy the View When You're on a Break. Is It...
Windows are best on your side. If you're facing the view, you'll be distracted. Work while you're at your desk and enjoy the view when you're on a break.
Is it good to face the window while working?
Why a home office desk facing out a window decreases your productivity: The sunshine outdoors is brighter than your computer screen (even on an overcast day), making it harder to see the screen,causing eye fatigue and headaches. The view beyond your window can be distracting, leading to a lack of focus or daydreaming.
Having your desk facing the wall helps keep everything else out of sight except for whatever is right in front of you. While there are many benefits to sitting near a window or looking out onto an open area, some people prefer to face the wall to maximize their ability to focus on the task at hand.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.