I recently ran across the CubeGuard on one of my gadget sites, and just couldn’t resist buying one for myself.  These are essentially customized versions of the cloth tape that movie theaters use to delineate queues.  You can choose from a number of stock messages, or choose a custom message.  I was a bit scared that the product would be tacky, but was pleasantly surprised by the build quality when it arrived.  The mounting plates are very high quality, able to be attached using the provided double-sided taped + velcro strips (good for flat surfaces or fabric cubicle walls), the built-in magnets (good for metal cubicle ends), or #6 flat head wood screws (if you want it permanently attached to a wood surface).  Even the enclosed instructions were high quality, with clear diagrams and explanations of mounting options, tips, etc.

The main target market for these is to use in cubicle farms, giving employees a way to indicate that they are on the phone, out of the office, etc.  In my case, the CubeGuard is going to be the signal to my kids that Daddy is working from home and not to be disturbed (i.e. don’t knock on the door, don’t use noisy toys on the other side of the door, don’t break down into tears on the other side of the door, etc.).  Below is a rare glimpse at the portal to my home office, complete with CubeGuard.  On a side note, take note of the thickness of that 98%-sound-insulating wall (thank you Owens Corning Basement Finishing System).

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