Mashable's new video series, Behind the Launch, follows Vungle on its startup journey toward a June launch. Each week on Mashable, the Vungle team offers tips and lessons learned from its own startup experience. This week, we saw Vungle take a break from their computers and head into nature, giving us a peek into Vungle's company culture. Watch the episode above, and then check out Jack's tips below to find out how to make your office embody your culture. Want more? Tune into Behind the Launch every Monday and Wednesday.
Building a great company culture is really important to motivate your staff and to get everyone working toward a common vision and feeling a part of something big.
Decorating your office is a fun and cool way to build culture, and though most startups don't have the budget to compete with Facebook or Google, there are lots of things that you can do to add flair on the cheap. Below, you'll find 10 ways to bootstrap your office decor, from a stuffed honey badger to a 22-inch gong. What "pieces of flair" do you have in your office space? Let us know in the comments.
Murals are an inexpensive way to add color and personality to a room. Recruit a local artist or art major to do the job.
Cost: $240 and a creative friend to help
In episode one, we saw Jack affixing this to the window. It's a great way to let visitors know you've arrived -- and that you're kind of a big deal.
Cost: $160 (price depends on size) from Signazon.com
You can get a free vending machine (you just pay for the inventory) from O'Sullivan Vending. Throw your logo up top for a customized look.
Cost: Free, plus the cost of goods
All you need is some snazzy images and some Photoshop skills.
Cost: $16 for a poster from Shortrunposters.com, $24 frame from Amazon
It's like your kindergarten classroom, but way cooler. Create an area to show off big-name visitors or investors to remind employees that they're working toward something awesome.
Cost: Free
Classier than a sticker, a wooden sign is a great accessory for your desk or your walls.
Cost: Varies on Etsy
Closing a deal? Locking in a great new hire? Get a gong to be hit when something amazing happens.
Cost: $100 on eBay
Remember "Autotune the News"? The team behind that phenomenon -- the Gregory Brothers -- created an app called Songify, which lets you create your own song. Vungle's is, not surprisingly, "Welcome to the Vungle."
Cost: Free
Cost: Free
Murals are an inexpensive way to add color and personality to a room. Recruit a local artist or art major to do the job.
Cost: $240 and a creative friend to help
In episode one, we saw Jack affixing this to the window. It's a great way to let visitors know you've arrived -- and that you're kind of a big deal.
Cost: $160 (price depends on size) from Signazon.com
You can get a free vending machine (you just pay for the inventory) from O'Sullivan Vending. Throw your logo up top for a customized look.
Cost: Free, plus the cost of goods
All you need is some snazzy images and some Photoshop skills.
Cost: $16 for a poster from Shortrunposters.com, $24 frame from Amazon
It's like your kindergarten classroom, but way cooler. Create an area to show off big-name visitors or investors to remind employees that they're working toward something awesome.
Cost: Free
Classier than a sticker, a wooden sign is a great accessory for your desk or your walls.
Cost: Varies on Etsy
Closing a deal? Locking in a great new hire? Get a gong to be hit when something amazing happens.
Cost: $100 on eBay
Remember "Autotune the News"? The team behind that phenomenon -- the Gregory Brothers -- created an app called Songify, which lets you create your own song. Vungle's is, not surprisingly, "Welcome to the Vungle."
Cost: Free
Cost: Free
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