I love studying and working from the comfort of my own desk, whether at home or in the office. Desks can function as a way to show who you are in a professional context, and designing your desk the way you want is a fun activity that can help increase productivity. Further personalizing this creative space can take it from a place you have to be to a place you want to be.
Acquiring new, unique office supplies also helps me feel comfortable while indulging in my online shopping addiction (it’s a win-win, right?), so if you’re in the market for new desk accessories, check out the 20 great ones below.
1. Tracking Keyring Tag, $40
You’re an adult now; you cannot afford to be late to work because you misplaced your keys after a long day of school or work.
2. Magnetic Super Putty, $14
Remember when you were a kid and the putty would get immutably stuck on your jeans (or worse, hair), and your mom got so frustrated that she banned it from the house? Good news is there are no moms looking over your shoulder in the real world!
3. Purr Our Conversation Desk Plaque, $30
What better way to introduce yourself to your new coworkers or roommates than by letting them all know about your unhealthy and somewhat not-socially-acceptable obsession with cats?
4. Live Plants
Plants are a total mood booster and really liven up a space. They are proven to have multiple benefits for your mind and health.
5. Ideas in Bloom Desk Organizer, $15
When your live plant dies, replace it with this fake potted plant. Pros: No dirt or water, and you can stick pens in it!
6. Memo Mountain, $15
Keep your notes from taking a hike with this mountainous memo board. Turn them into a cute landscape instead.
7. Trendy Touch Jeweled Stylus, $4
What better way to let people know you are professional yet spunky than with a trendy jeweled stylus? Use it in your next conference meeting or study session to really establish yourself as the fashion-forward person in the group.
8. Funky Duster Pen, $2
Okay, this may not be the most adult accessory, but this pen is so stinking cute.
9. Smartphone Projector, $32
Talk about putting a smartphone to good use.
10. Mini Business Card File Cabinet, $13
Filing cabinets are usually a no-no when it comes to cute office spaces, but this miniature one is so adorable that I’m willing to make an exception.
11. Like and Dislike Stamps, $12
How many times have you needed one of these? If you’re like me, there have been too times many to count.
12. Banana Leaf Bookmark Pen, $10
You can stick these realistic leaf pens into your fake grass pen holder! OK, that may be too much, but regardless, these little pens look wicked cool, and they double as great bookmarks too.
13. 10-Piece Rainbow Pen Set, $17
Have the most colorful notes in the office with this assorted set of pens.
14. Elegant Document Organizer, $20
Love animals and geometric shapes? This organizer screams “urban jungle” and is the perfect piece for your office. Bonus: There is also a bear version.
15. Octagonal Sand Hourglass, $17
Measure the time the old-fashioned way with this sand hourglass. Be warned, though: Anyone who comes to your desk will be unable to resist the urge to flip it over and reset the timer.
16. Modern Wooden Cube LED Clock, $11
If sand hourglasses are not your thing, try this modern take on the classic desk clock instead.
17. Rhombin Desktop Organizer, $15
This cute, chic desktop organizer will match nearly any space and is probably the most necessary item on this list.
18. Whiteboard Laptop Cover, $11
It sticks to the back of your laptop and can tell people whatever you want. It is also a great (albeit passive-aggressive) way to silently get your point across in a meeting or class.
19. Big Ball of Whacks, $23
A unique desk toy that reassembles a seemingly endless array of shapes is just what you need to distract yourself from all the work you have.
20. Kitty Tape Dispenser, $10
I’m finishing up the list with one more cat item to complete a purr-fect feline trifecta. If cats are not your thing, there is also an incredibly detailed otter that is just as cute.
Desk aesthetics are thought by many to have psychological benefits, such as lowering stress and anxiety. If you are feeling a bit aimless or disorganized in your work, it may be time to change the environment you work or study in.
