[6] In 1944, Bergson began her career in commercial interior design after working as a secretary at Time, Inc. She spoke openly to executives about how the office set-up could be improved and expressed her opinions based on her first hand experience.

[7] Soon after she started her own company, Maria Bergson Associates (MBA)[1] with locations in New York and Los Angeles.

[9] She designed a modular workspace that included ten units that could be rearranged in 46 customizable arrangements to fit an individual's need.

The design included compartments for files, books, letters, pencils, cigarettes, and paper clips.

[8] Her clients included: Time, Inc., American Airlines, Citibank, DuPont, IBM, New York Telephone, the U.S. Post Office, Independence Air, Prudential Insurance Co., U.S. Borax & Chemical Co., Union Bank & Trust Co., and Owens-Corning Fiberglass.