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Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2001, 1000 GMT All work and no play? {headline} The executive Lego play room at IBM Now if someone said you'd be working in a padded cell with toys you might start to worry a bit. . The brightly coloured bricks provide inspiration But that's what one of the world's biggest computer companies has done for its team of programmers in Winchester. This group of highly paid web designers may look as if they're playing Lego, but in fact they're brainstorming. It is part of IBM's new innovation centre at Hursley near Winchester - designed to help creative minds flow. IBM believe this could be the face of the office of the future, where workers are encouraged to enjoy diversions away from their desks and to think great thoughts. Brainstorming in the play room Working in a padded play room may look like a soft touch. It's not all fun though. When the Lego's packed away these workers will go back to helping multi million pound companies improve their business. Top | News Index | Home

Jo Sprain, IBM explains what they are trying to do. Ness Bye, graphic designer, IBM on how it works.

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