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Five Lifestyle Products To Upgrade Your Office Game
Words by Mr Ashley Clarke
24 August 2021
“I hate the office; it cuts in on my social life,” so wrote the sharp wit and poet Ms Dorothy Parker for the May 1919 issue of Vanity Fair, where she was working at the time. An understandable sentiment, but perhaps Parker just didn’t have the right desk setup. A century later (and on the other side of a pandemic), our relationship to the office has changed. Whether we’re starting to commute to an office again or are WFH for good, now is the time to give some thought to enhancing the hours we spend at our desks. Here are five things to help make your office a more tolerable place to be.
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The work-from-anywhere desk set
If the past year has had you pining for a life free from the chains of the office, you are not alone. This leather Pineider travel desk set has all the charm of an office desk with none of the strings attached, so you can do your best work wherever you are.
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The type-A appeaser
Have a concerning proclivity for aggressively organised Japanese stationery? This smart set from Japan Best has everything you need – namely coloured pens, notes and washi tape – to keep on top of your workload.
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The pre-meeting saviour
Whether you’ve been burning the midnight oil or just suffer from unrested resting face, this Eye Rescue Stick from Susanne Kaufmann will help. It contains green coffee extract to de-puff eyes and help you look alive before a big meeting.
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The signature pen
In a time where its use has become all but unnecessary, a traditional pen has taken on a kind of old-world charm. Still, nothing beats it. Use this one from Caran d’Ache to take notes, sign documents or finally work on that novel you’ve always wanted to write.
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The office companion
Every desk needs a bit of company, and this “Rebel Bear” figurine, which Undercover has created in collaboration with toy company Medicom, is a great gift that will make someone’s working day a little more… bearable. Or your workspace smarter than the average desk at any rate.