After all, coworking spaces also typically use an open office layout.

Annoyed by the level of distraction in his open office, he said, "That's why I have a membership at the coworking space across the street—so I can focus".

Indeed, the researchers found that face-to-face interactions and conversations affect the creative process, and yet a coworking space or a coffee shop provides a certain level of noise while also providing freedom from interruptions.