Back in the 1960s, when the iconic and much-detested cubicle system was invented, it was envisioned as a way to offer a custom workspace for those seeking individuality. Unfortunately, inventor Robert Propst came to despise his own creation thanks to the corporate world, which used his cubicles to crowd people into tiny workspaces. Unfortunately, this type of office remains the norm across much of the country. But, today, many of us are moving our desks through our own front doors.