6 design objects that make life (at work) easier
11.6.2018
Translation: machine translated
Accessories can be used to embellish and customise your workspace.
At the office, I only need a few objects to feel like I've been transported to the comfort of my own living room: a personal photo, a magazine, flowers in a vase. These objects sometimes catch the eye of my colleagues and encourage them to declutter their own space. Indeed, on my desk, there's nothing lying around apart from these few amenities, my two screens and my laptop.
For me, everything needs to be tidied up properly, including little snacks for in-between breaks. To me, a tidy desk is synonymous with organisation. So let me introduce you, over the course of this article, to my 6 favourite items for the office or home, designed to create a pleasant atmosphere conducive to work.
"Message Board" by Design Letters
Coming all the way from Denmark, the Design Letters brand is shaking up the design scene with products adorned with letters. Mette Thomsen, an advertising copywriter and publisher, founded her company in 2009. At the time, she noticed that essential elements were missing to personalise rooms in the home: letters that add a certain style! This idea of minimalist lettering comes from Arne Jacobsen's monochrome writing in 1937. Nowadays, noticeboards play on the playful aspect of words by offering them a space that is totally dedicated to them. The letter box contains a host of letters that will leave room for inspiration.
"Nomad" by Skagerak
To simplify the organisation of one's work, everything needs to converge in one place: the organiser. Signed Skagerak, these stackable storage spaces allow you to create just that. They will hold 'nomadic' items such as notepads, notebooks and pens, which will then remain within easy reach. This set is part of the "Nomad" series thought up by the trio of Danish designers VE2, nominated four times for the German Design Award for their simple but brilliant ideas. Fingers crossed for them!
"Night Cable" by Native Union
Electronics too can take on a more engaging look: with their design studio Native Union, John Brunner and Igor Duc have set out to style hardware. Their trademark? Colours, soft fabrics and details, such as a pretty ball-shaped sailor's knot containing a weight that allows the cable to be placed on any ledge and prevent it from falling.
"Hummer" by OCTAEVO
Thanks to this bookmark, which is sure to bring a smile to your face, you know straight away where you've left off. With its accessories, OCTAEVO perfectly captures the spirit of the times: this summer's animal fetish, the lobster, will supplant last year's pink flamingo.
"Mesh" by House Doctor
Both mobile and versatile, this grid by House Doctor can double up as a mood board, also known as a trend board, with personal photos and inspirational images, for example. The claws offer a playful twist and allow you to hang anything you don't want to lose sight of. This Scandinavian brand embellishes everyday life with design objects like this one. The inspiration for the three brothers - Rikke Juhl Jensen, Gitte Juhl Capel and Klaus Juhl Pedersen - comes from their joy and passion for life. Since 2001, their ideas have encouraged people to personalise their interiors and workstations.
Notebooks by Paper Poetry
To take notes, apps are handy. But in the digital age, notepads and notebooks have lost none of their superb appeal. They come in all sizes and feature colourful designs. What's their advantage? Access to information without having to use the Internet, and the freedom to organise things as you wish. There's nothing more gratifying than removing a task from the list.
You can find more listboards // organisers // desk accessories // notebooks and notepads
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Header image: Irreplaceable: Offline workstations are more visually appealing. Picture: Skagerak
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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