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Someone Built a Life Size Mechanical Flip Calendar out of LEGO and it Actually Works!

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The beauty of LEGO bricks lies in the fact that even though they were designed to help recreate life in a miniature scale, they can be used as actual building blocks to make functioning products and working prototypes. We’ve seen loads of examples of these on the site, from the functional orrery that accurately captures how our solar system moves, to something as benign as a working lawnmower that actually features moving plastic blades! LEGO bricks have endless potential and it seems like we’re still just scratching the surface with them, but ever so often we come across an example like this LEGO mechanical calendar that actually lets you change the date by turning a series of dials on its side.

Designer: Sariels Bricks and Pets

The Mechanical Flip Calendar is the brainchild of LEGO builder ‘Sariels Bricks and Pets’ who created this marvel to explore the beauty of bricks to replicate complex mechanical linkages and interactions. Featuring three flip-down elements to represent the month and date, the calendar lets you manually change its display every day by rotating the dials on the side. The flip-down elements include all 12 months as well as all days of the month, with individual yellow rotary knobs on the side that let you adjust each element manually. Meanwhile, a slider on the right side of the calendar also lets you highlight the day of the week, completing the entire calendar experience. The entire process is analog (the date doesn’t change on its own), but there’s a joy to watching how the elements change when you turn the knobs on the side. It’s retro design at its very best.

“There is no mechanical synchronization between days and months to keep things simple, instead there are three knobs with stepper mechanisms, so you can easily move each counter flap by flap,” mentions the designer. “[The calendar] comes in a see-through casing, the flaps are just 3 studs thick and built using 4×4 tiles, so numbers can be easily printed or applied using stickers.”

With over 6,000 votes, the Mechanical Flip Clock is blazing through the LEGO Ideas online forum leaderboard. The purpose of the forum is to allow LEGO enthusiasts to share their own unique builds, which can be voted to the top by other members on the forum. If an entry reaches the coveted 10,000 vote threshold, LEGO’s official team internally reviews the entry before turning it into a box set that anyone can buy! You can cast your vote for the Mechanical Flip Clock here.

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Top 10 Desk accessories that are a must have for a productive desk setup

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As someone who sits in front of a computer all day, there’s nothing better than working at a desk that I assembled and decorated myself. Likewise, if you’re working out of your very own home office – where you ideally have space to get creative with the elements that make up your work area – you may want some tips on how to fill that space with items that offer both function and form in equal measure. The possibilities are limitless, and everyone has different tastes. Some of us like putting succulents in our workspaces, others don’t. Regardless, aside from obvious purchases like pens and notepads, there are ten staple desk accessory “categories” that you probably shouldn’t ignore. If I were shopping for a new home office right this moment – from scratch – these are the ten items that would sit at the top of my shopping cart:

1. PowerPic mod Wireless Charger

The PowerPic mod Wireless Charger is a decently-priced yet gorgeous wireless charger that is widely compatible with all types of phones. It’s slated to work with MagSafe and non-MagSafe iPhones, Android phones, and it even lets you customize the frame with your own 4×6 image, allowing it to blend with nearby furniture and match the overall style you’re going for. It only requires a single USB-C cable hooked into the base to power it, making for a clean appearance with no messy stray cables laying about.

2. Lamicall Headset Stand H1

The Lamicall Headset Stand H1 is an inexpensive way to store over-ear headphones on your desk without skimping on quality. The upper lip is designed to protect your headphones’ padding against damage, and the base appears sturdy enough to sit firmly on a desk without slipping and sliding around whenever you remove or replace your headphones. This is a simple product, but it makes total sense to have around; storing your headphones on their side on the desk surface is a missed opportunity to let them shine, and thanks to multiple color options, you can make the Lamicall Headset Stand work with any desk.

3. Shure MOTIV MV5

Shure is one of the best microphone brands on the market, and you don’t even need to purchase one of its premium XLR mics like the popular SM7B. The Shure MV5 is an excellent, affordable, and compact condenser mic that is well-known for outputting high-quality audio while taking very little desk space. This little orb comes in two slick color palettes; white ribs with a black chassis, or an all-black exterior accented with a red inlay. Not only is the versatile MV5 a great microphone for a streamer, a podcaster, or an office worker wanting to sound clear in video calls; it could also be useful for the traveling musician who wants to bring their recording studio on the go.

4. HappyLight Luxe by Verilux

It’s fall, which means seasonal affective disorder is coming sooner than many of us are comfortable with – at least, up here in the Northern Hemisphere. That said, the rather tiny and comparatively affordable HappyLight Luxe Therapy Lamp could be a great assistant to get rid of the SAD by tricking your brain into believing the sun is fully visible, even when it’s dark outside. Its convenient tablet shape makes it way easier to fit on a packed desk than some of the other, bigger therapy lamps on the market. But it doesn’t compromise on power to achieve such a slim and slender form factor; the HappyLight Luxe is rated to output 10,000 lux, which is roughly how bright it is outside in the middle of a clear summer day.

5. LEATHER VILLAGE Vintage Leather Bound Journal

The Leather Village Vintage Leather Bound Journal is a rather unconventional alternative to smaller, cheaper journals. But hear me out: how much cooler would it be to write work notes and conduct journaling sessions with a giant, leather-bound journal that looks straight out of Middle-Earth? Leather Village balances rustic charm with eco-friendly principles, vowing to only use leather from water buffalo that died of natural causes and paper made from recycled cotton waste. In any case, this is one of the most stylish journals I’ve ever seen – perfect for stationary enthusiasts.

6. Bose 700 Headphones

Sure, the Bose 700 Noise Cancelling Headphones are on the expensive side relative to other noise cancelling headphones in this range, but the key difference is that this pair is also wireless. You can’t argue with Bose’s durability and sound quality, and the Bose 700 is built with high-quality materials to provide a balanced sound stage and decent noise cancelling features with a 20 hour battery life. Its extra mics allow it to pick up more of your voice as well, making it a strong daily driver for phone calls and video conferencing.

As far as $300 headphones go, this is an all-rounder that hits every box on the checklist of features you might want when isolating yourself from annoying sounds in your work environment, and it also sounds good, looks good, and lasts for a long time without needing a charge. When you do finally need to recharge it, it should only take about two and a half hours plugged into the wall via USB-C. It comes in black or luxe silver.

 

7. Goblintechkeys Pastel Pink Seaside Desk Mat

Goblintechkeys’ Pastel Pink Seaside Desk Mat is one of several custom desk mats from Goblintechkeys, and though it happens to be my personal favorite, all of them look gorgeous and immediately breathe life into any desk surface they’re placed on. It’s advertised to use 100% natural rubber to create a spill-resistant, non-slip surface that works great as a mouse pad, a desk surface protector, and a cushy place to rest your wrists. I recommend the extra large (90x40cm) desk mat, which can comfortably seat a keyboard and a mouse on a desk surface while livening up the entire workstation.

8. YETI Rambler 46 Oz Water Bottle

Everyone needs to drink more water. Fortunately, water bottles are always in fashion, and the YETI Rambler 46 Oz Water Bottle is just as useful in an office as it is in the middle of a desert. Yes, this is an expensive bottle, but YETI bottles are famously sturdy, clean, aesthetically appealing, and designed to maintain internal temperatures longer than other brands. This is probably the fanciest water bottle you’ll ever buy, but it’s also potentially the only water bottle you’ll ever need to buy. It comes in several color options, including navy, charcoal, seafoam, black, and white.

9. Serenilite Hand Therapy Stress Ball

Working long hours in one position is stressful business, which is why I always keep my Serenilite Hand Therapy Stress Ball nearby in my own home office. Squeezing these colorful little balls can build up your hand and wrist muscles while easing tension in your body. I even gave it a few good squeezes while writing this article, but the best part of using it so often is it’s never scratched or torn; in fact, it still looks exactly like it did the day I bought it in 2020, when I was first setting up my workspace. Fortunately, Serenilite offers these in packs of three (in case you lose one) including soft, medium, and hard options if you have a preference for one or the other.

10. Samsung T7 Shield

USB storage options are abundant nowadays, but I don’t regret purchasing a Samsung T7 Shield earlier in the summer when I needed a way to migrate all of my data from an older external HDD to something faster and more secure. This tiny portable SSD can carry up to 4TB of storage space and is now shipping for a relatively low price, though you can buy a 1TB model at sub-$100 these days. Thanks to USB 3.2 connectivity and the T7 Shield’s lightweight design, you can use it to easily store and transfer information between all of your devices – allowing you to let Windows, Mac, Android, Linux, iPad Pro, or even gaming devices like the PlayStation 5 transfer files between one another.

I personally keep my T7 Shield hooked up to my PC, where I offload Steam games and play those games directly from the drive, which works way better in practice than I expected, given that it’s an inexpensive way to seamlessly add terabytes of storage to my device.

What makes it truly stand out, however, is just how durable and secure it is. As a Windows user, I can use Samsung’s proprietary software to set a password on my T7 Shield, which locks anyone out of accessing or even viewing the drive partition unless I personally unlock it from my Windows computer. This means nobody is going to be able to break into it and access my data if it gets stolen. It’s also rated to survive up to 9.8 ft drops and is even rated as water resistant and fully dust-proof.

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5 ways to make your working space cozy cardio friendly

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Health experts generally recommend regular sessions of low-intensity exercise to keep a steady routine going, especially for individuals who don’t already spend a lot of time working out in the gym or playing sports. Luckily, the widespread emergence of home offices has given way to many creative methods of staying fit while staying largely in one place.

One of my personal favorites has been VR fitness; specifically, putting a Meta Quest 2 on my head, hopping on the treadmill, and walking through neighborhoods in distant cities like New York City and Tokyo via YouTube VR.

Now, thanks to TikToker Hope Zuckerbrow, a new term, coined “cozy cardio”, has rapidly become popularized across the world since her July 23 TikTok video went viral. The hybridization of home office workspace and home gym is ingenious, especially for those who do their best work while in motion – or, simply, those who struggle to stay in their seat – and now it’s taking the media by storm. There are five essential products you’ll need to get started if you want to make your home office cozy cardio friendly: a standing desk, a tiny foldable treadmill, a coffee maker, comfortable socks for a long day of walking, and a nice essential oil diffuser. Here are the ones I’d choose if I were shopping for a cozy cardio office today.

1. CORSAIR Platform:6 Sit-stand Desk

The CORSAIR Platform:6 Sit-stand Desk is a gorgeous-looking adjustable desk that contains a litany of quality of life features like two monitor mounts, four built-in power outlets, a cable management system, and a spacious surface that is perfect for displaying a full desktop build. It’s not available yet, but it’s hopeful that we’ll see more information about it in the fourth quarter of 2023. Still, if I were shopping for a new desk, I’d wait for the CORSAIR Platform:6 to become available, because it’s almost exactly what I’m looking for – even if I don’t end up putting a walking pad underneath it.

2. WalkingPad C2

Second to the standing desk, the WalkingPad is a necessary part of any cozy cardio setup. At least, any cozy cardio setup that involves exercising while you work at your desk. We had plenty of nice things to say about WalkingPad when it was in Kickstarter, and now that it’s all grown up, it’s still one of the best mini-treadmill designers you can find on the market. You can’t really go wrong with any of the products listed on the WalkingPad store, but the WalkingPad C2 is a winner for one reason: it can fold up, making it easy to put away when you’re finished exercising at your desk.

3. FinalPress V2 coffee maker

Your cozy cardio session wouldn’t be complete without a nice jolt of caffeine to wake you up. The smell of fresh coffee emanating throughout your home is part of what makes the whole experience “cozy”, and there are plenty of great coffee makers in the market. None of them are as portable as the FinalPress V2, however, which you can practically keep on your desk at all times. The compact and visually-appealing mini coffee maker uses an infusion process – similarly to how a teabag works – to make hot (or cold!) coffee inside of the very same container you intend to drink it out of. To make it work, simply pour in up to 35 grams of ground coffee, close the FinalPress capsule, and stir it directly into hot or cold water.

4. HercSocks 5.0

You’re going to want some nice socks to keep your feet comfortable in all conditions. If you plan to walk for a long period of time on your WalkingPad, you’ll want sturdily built socks that also keep your feet warm and comfortable. That’s where the HercSocks 5.0 come in. These socks are rated to keep feet insulated, protected, and comfortable on any terrain – even keeping your feet dry if you jump into a puddle. I’d make these part of my cozy cardio routine simply because I’m too lazy to put shoes on every time I want to hop on the treadmill in real life; why not maximize the coziness by wearing socks that also double as walking shoes?

5. Lei Battery-Free Aroma Diffuser

Essential oils can create a lovely atmosphere inside of any home office, and you can even use certain scents (like orange or peppermint) to ease into a focused state of mind – which is great when you’re trying to work while also doing something a bit more physically active, like walking on a walking pad. Most essential oil diffusers rely on batteries or plug directly into the wall, but if you want a stylish and somewhat rustic non-electric alternative to those, you can check out the gorgeous Lei Battery-Free Aroma Diffuser. We love the aesthetic appeal of its all-black body and candle.

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Top 10 Office Furniture To Create The Ultimate Productivity Boosting Workspace

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We often underestimate the importance of great office furniture! When in reality we really shouldn’t. We spend the majority of our day sitting on our office chairs or typing away on our desks whether we’re working in our home office or a corporate one. Hence, these pieces of furniture need to be not only comfortable but ergonomic, and aesthetic as well. And we’ve curated a collection of furniture designs that meet all these criteria. From the ultimate task chair for you to a minimal cubicle-like furniture system – these innovative furniture designs are not only great for maintaining a healthy posture, but are also super comfy to work on, and will perfectly match the interiors of your modern office. Enjoy!

1. The Flow Wall Desk

The Flow Wall Desk is truly a unique and excellent piece of office furniture intended for office spaces that don’t have a lot of real estate. The desk is quite functional, and yet impressively decorative while managing to maintain a simple and sustainable design philosophy.

Why is it noteworthy?

When “stored” and folded up, it looks like a piece of art on your wall with its minimalist, geometric shapes. Initially, it’s a flat canvas and when you unfold it, it looks like a “spiraling caterpillar” and you realize that it is turning into a desk where you can work, read, or write in your journal.

What we like

  • Features a convenient and effective flatpack form
  • Multifunctional furniture design that can be easily stored away

What we dislike

  • Folding and unfolding the desk whenever you need to use it means we can’t have a constant setup

2. Qyos

Spanish office furniture brand Acitu recently designed its first acoustic meeting pod called Qyos. Qyos was launched to create “islands of privacy”.

Why is it noteworthy?

Qyos is a range of modular and sound-insulated cabins that were created by Actiu’s research and development team. The cabins are ideal for calls or tasks that need your complete focus and attention.

What we like

  • Provides an escape from office spaces especially when you have tasks on priority
  • Can be easily and effortlessly assembled

What we dislike

  • There are similar designs on the market, it has nothing too exciting to set it apart

3. Anthros Task Chair

Anthros designed this innovative task chair with an entirely fresh approach. They used scientific evidence and research to build a task chair that boosts your productivity, improves your posture, and minimizes pain points.

Why is it noteworthy?

Anthros has spent quite a lot of time working with wheelchair users, so they know how important the right seating is. They utilized this experience to create a new and improved modern task chair.

What we like

  • Equipped with 4D armrests to adjust the height, pivot angle, depth, and weight to create a completely modifiable experience

What we dislike

4. Beam Collection

Nienkamper’s Beam furniture collection includes a variety of seating and table designs that are compact and curvaceous with a chonky aesthetic that warmly invites you in!

Why is it noteworthy?

The collection is casual and playful, while also managing to have a low carbon footprint! It includes a single lounge chair, two-, or three-, seater.

What we like

  • The various pieces are intended to be combined to build dynamic and playful combinations that can be customized to specific work environments.

What we dislike

  • Space-consuming and bulky pieces

5. Sphere Office Chair

The Sphere Office Chair was designed by Japanese furniture brand Okamura and is a sleek and good-looking office chair made using recycled fishing nets that were salvaged from the ocean.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Sphere Office Chair features a “3D physical fit shell” with a kinematic structure that effortlessly adapts to the contours of the user’s body. This allows the users to sit for long periods of time on the chair without feeling any discomfort or fatigue.

What we like

  • The chair adapts to the contours of the user’s body, making it super comfy to sit for long periods of time

What we dislike

  • The aesthetics of the chair are quite similar to other office chairs on the market

6. Cubicle

The design studio Form Us With Love collaborated with Danish manufacturer +Halle to create the ‘Cubicle’ – an interesting and functional “bench and wall system”.

Why is it noteworthy?

Cubicle is designed to replicate and mimic the particular qualities that people seek while searching for seats in an open indoor workspace like a library or a co-working space.

What we like

  • Available in a couple of different variations to cater to your customized needs

What we dislike

  • Not well suited for smaller spaces or offices with space constraints

7. Eto Desk

Australian designer Tom Fereday created the Eto Desk for the furniture brand King. The sleek desk features minimal angles and integrated smart accessories!

Why is it noteworthy?

The desk is quite sleek and minimal and includes an aluminum frame and a timber veneer top that is available in three finishes – Smoked Oak, American Walnut, and Congo.

What we like

  • Features a slim desk built into the design that provides discreet and easily accessible storage for stationery

What we dislike

  • Aesthetics are a bit simple and unassuming, which may not be preferred by some

8. Liberty Ocean Chair

Designed by Humanscale, the Liberty Ocean Chair is as its name signifies, built using one kilogram of abandoned fishing nets found in the ocean.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Liberty Ocean chair range claims to be “first task chairs made from recycled fishing nets”, and is a brave and commendable effort on the part of Humanscale to tackle the evergrowing issue of ocean plastic.

What we like

  • Claims to be the first task chair made from recycled fishing nets
  • Ergonomic and minimal

What we dislike

  • The aesthetics of the chair are quite similar to other office chairs on the market

9. Lives Post + Beam Workspace

Designed by Japanese furniture brand Okamura, the Lives Post + Beam workspace is designed to be a flexible + versatile workspace for corporate and commercial offices.

Why is it noteworthy?

The focal point of the workspace is that it includes a frame with sliding wall panels. What’s interesting is that the various wall panels are customizable, so users can customize the square frames with fixed or moveable panels that can be attached to the top rail.

What we like

  • Enables companies to create personalized workspaces customized to the personal needs and requirements of their employees

What we dislike

  • It’s not available yet, so we don’t know how the actual design will be

10. Nouhaus Ergo3D

This brilliant high-back seating chair isn’t your average ergonomic chair. It features a 3-segment backrest, dynamic lumbar support, 4D adjustable orbital armrests, and a class-4 hydraulic gas-lift main pillar, and is called the Nouhaus Ergo3D.

Why is it noteworthy?

This high-back chair looks like an interesting modern throne, and features a 3-part backrest that conforms to the shape of your spine, providing you with support and comfort via the company’s unique ‘Just-For-Me’ Lumbar Support System.

What we like

  • Conforms to the shape of your spine
  • The adjustable headrest cushions your cranium through the day

What we dislike

  • No option for personal customization

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These Acoustic Cabins Are Designed To Be ‘Islands of Privacy’ In Modern Offices

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Honestly, in time I’ve really come to love office pods or work booths. Office pods have gotten supremely popular ever since COVID-19 hit, not only do they create little isolated spaces to work in, but they also provide a whole other level of privacy, that would have been otherwise unimaginable and completely unattainable in a commercial office. There are quite a few versatile options on the market when it comes to office pods, and a pretty neat one I recently came across is the Qyos acoustic cabin by Actiu.

Designer: Actiu

Spanish office furniture brand Acitu recently designed its first acoustic meeting pod called Qyos. Qyos was launched to create “islands of privacy”. Qyos is a range of modular and sound-insulated cabins that were created by Actiu’s research and development team. The cabins are ideal for calls or tasks that need your complete focus and attention. The acoustic pods are an excellent option to escape when you need to get some work done on priority without the entire office bothering you.

“The booth can be a counterpoint solution to the overuse of meeting rooms and a strategic tool to organize space and encourage the optimal movement of people,” said Actiu. “Like the Greek island of Chios, Actiu’s booth is presented as a place of calm and refuge for a few minutes of the intensive and collaborative day-to-day.”

The Qyos cabins have been designed to be easily and effortlessly assembled. The cladding can be swiftly clipped on or off without the need for tools. The door of the acoustic pod can be oriented to either side, which allows it to adapt to any space it is placed into. The size of the cabin is compact, optimizing it for efficient and easy transportation. The Qyos cabin is built using recycled PET plastic, acoustic glass, steel, and extruded aluminum.

The cabins are available in varied finishes such as epoxy, textile, and melamine finishes in myriad combinations. Qyos also utilizes low-consumption LED lighting, and an air renewal system to offer maximum comfort to the user. Optional accessories such as high or low tables, screen hangings, stools, and soft seating are available as well.

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The Ultimate Task Chair For Your Home Office Is Designed Using The Insight Of Wheelchair Users

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We often underestimate the importance of finding the right office chair. When in reality we really shouldn’t. We spend the majority of our day sitting on chairs, whether we’re working in our home office or a corporate one. Hence, this piece of furniture needs to be not only comfortable but ergonomic, and aesthetic as well. These innovative chair designs are not only a boon to your back, and help you maintain a healthy posture, but are also super comfy to sink into, and will perfectly match the interiors of your modern office. And, one such excellent design is the Anthros Task Chair,

Designer: Anthros

Besides being ergonomic and comfortable, the perfect office chair should also provide maximum flexibility. Since people differ in sizes and preferences, it’s important for the chair to be able to cater to the needs of different people. A variety of modifications must be made available. Anthros has spent quite a lot of time working with wheelchair users, so they know how important the right seating is. They utilized this experience to create a new and improved modern task chair.

Anthros designed this task chair with a completely new approach. They utilized scientific evidence and research to create a task chair that not only supports your productivity, but minimizes pain points, and improves your posture. The Anthros task chair has been registered with the FDA as an official orthotic device to align your body correctly while sitting. The task chair features quite a few impressive features such as an adjustable two-back system to support different body shapes and sizes, as well as a lower support for the base of your spine. It has been equipped with 4D armrests to adjust the height, pivot angle, depth, and weight to create a completely modifiable experience.

The chair is made in the USA and has a 12-year limited warranty. It can be assembled within 5 minutes! Also, Anthros is helping the people who helped them design the chair – the disabled community. 100% of the proceeds raised by the Anthros Foundation will be given to disabled communities from all over the world.

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Floating Marbles help this hypnotic Mobius Calendar tell the date and time in cosmic style

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Our planets, timekeeping, and geometry have had a deep relationship going back thousands of years. The Stonehenge, sundials, and a whole litany of astronomical research from history show how man used a geometric understanding of the earth and the sun to plot hours, days, months, and years. This complex relationship has gotten us to where we are today, and the Mobius Calendar Clock pays tribute to that strong relationship.

Part calendar part clock, this tabletop device comes with a unique sculptural quality that elevates it to the status of objet d’art. Designed to captivate the eye, the Mobius Calendar Clock features a hollow twisted torus on the top, resembling the continuous physical properties of a Mobius strip. Rolling along the mobius’ surface are two marbles, representing the sun as well as the earth, while indicating the date and month of each current day. Right underneath this is a pinhole clock that uses a dotted matrix to also tell the time in its own unique style.

Designer: Zanwen Li

The beauty of the Mobius Calendar Clock lies in just how uniquely it depicts the date on its curved surface. Rather than having a grid with numbers arranged by the week, the clock uses two floating marbles to tell the time. A yellow marble, representing the sun, points at the month, while a blue Earth-like marble points at each day. As days pass, the marbles ‘orbit’ the Mobius, resetting to their original position once the month/year is complete.

Right underneath the calendar is a table clock that uses a retro-inspired dot-matrix-style display to tell the time. As time passes by, the dots either light up or go dark, and our eyes see the collective picture through the Gestalt theories of visual perception, allowing us to perceive numbers.

The Mobius Calendar Clock represents designer Zanwen Li’s approach to iconic detailing beautifully. Originally the creator of the now-popular Heng Balance Lamp, Li relies on the clever use of hollow space, optical illusions, and visual simplicity to make his designs stand out. Quite like the Heng Balance Lamp, the Mobius Calender Clock also has a massive hollow space in its center, and uses a simple yet alluring set of floating ball bearings to magnetically move around the curved Mobius surface of the calendar to indicate the date and month. It’s an interaction that’s beautiful without being complicated, as even children will be able to easily read the date and time on the Mobius Calendar Clock!

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This Hyper-Customizable Desk is like if Minecraft met Furniture Design

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As we transitioned to a WFH lifestyle, I remember spending days online scrolling through e-commerce websites to just look for the right work desk. All the desks were either too narrow, or had the wrong height, or put cabinets and shelves in the wrong places. It took me nearly a week to finally come across what I thought was the ideal work desk – an L-shaped table that fit perfectly into my study room… and then I got evicted. I found a new flat, but my new study room couldn’t accommodate the desk the way I needed it. It was pretty much back to square one. If only something like the Den Desk existed back in the day, I wouldn’t have had any problems.

Designer: Den

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The Den Desk adopts an IKEA-like DIY approach to furniture, but takes things one step further. Each desk comes flat-packed and can be assembled easily, but unlike IKEA’s furniture, the desks can be customized and joined together to form limitless combinations. The desks are endlessly modular, have a tool-less assembly, and are also covered by a lifetime warranty, which means you can use them forever and carry them with you as you shift homes, simply adjusting and re-building them to fit your new spaces… and that’s pretty much the open ideology the folks at Den are trying to champion. Their desks encourage the creation of any kind of office space, whether it’s a home office, an open office, or a cubicle office. The desks are endlessly adjustable and cater to your exact needs and requirements.

The beauty of Den’s furniture is that it’s designed around principles of hyper-modularity, like LEGO and Minecraft. You can build a regular desk, or merge two together, or even have one overlapping on top of a cabinet. The desk doesn’t really come with a set of rigid guidelines or user manuals – instead, you can either order the desk online or order its separate parts individually and put them together however you see fit. Moreover, the folks at Den also offer a variety of color customization options, allowing you to choose the wood-grain finish on your tabletop as well as opt between black or white powder-coated aluminum legs and panels.

The modular desk comes with a furniture-grade Baltic Birch plywood top, which plugs right into the two powder-coated aluminum side legs. You can add a privacy panel for structural support on the front if you’re building a standalone table, or retain the desk’s minimalistic touch without the pane if you’re making more complex arrangements and connections. Components securely attach to each other relying on clever metal fixtures and thumb screws that let you assemble and disassemble your desk at any time without any tools necessary. You can even attach any of Den’s accessories to your desk like headphone hooks, bag holders, and monitor mounts to personalize your workspace further. This also encourages you to build the desk you want rather than settling for the desk that’s in the catalog. It’s time to build that Megadesk, Dwight!

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How this multifunctional under desk footrest keeps you comfortable and healthy even after hours of sitting

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There’s no escaping the fact that most of us spend hours every day sitting, whether we’re working at a desk, playing on a couch, or even just relaxing after a tiring day. It might sound ironic since we’re sitting most of the time, but our bodies tend to feel sore even after just a few hours of that sedentary position. Our backs feel a bit painful and even our legs start to experience some tension. These are usually several factors, including bad posture and poor blood circulation, which means that single-purpose products can’t really address all these issues. Fortunately, this innovative modular footrest checks all the right boxes, bringing relief to your body, promoting good posture, and even helping save the environment, all in a single, elegant, and portable package.

Designers: Danylo & Nazar Ozhho

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It may have “footrest” in its name, but the VILNO FootRester™ is definitely more than just that. In fact, it’s a 3-in-1 product that combines the best of a footstool, a foot massager, and, of course, a footrest, in a modular design that also looks incredible in any setting, whether it’s in the office or at home. It checks all the right boxes, all at the same time to provide a pain-free sitting experience whether you’re working, gaming, or just spending hours in front of a computer or at a desk.

Workday Pain Relief – FootRester™ lifts your legs so hips and knees are aligned, for less pressure on the lower body.

Eliminate Foot Tension – FootRester™ provides a supportive and comfortable resting surface for your feet. An elevated position helps to relieve pressure and reduce strain on the muscles and tendons in your feet.

Activate your Muscles During Sitting – Small movements activate the muscles in your legs and feet, preventing them from becoming static and stiff.

Force yourself to Sit Upright – FootRester™ elevates your legs. It creates a more natural spine, hips, and legs alignment. This positioning with stretching helps to prevent slouching or leaning forward.

The cylindrical footrest, for example, not only provides a soft and comfortable place to rest your legs, it also elevates your legs in order to get you into a better posture that forces your spine, hips, and legs into a more ergonomic alignment, reducing the pain-inducing strain on your back. The adjustable bottom platform holds a memory pillow that will feel like heaven for your feet on one side, and foot massage rollers on the other side stimulate your feet to reduce tension and help you relax. It doesn’t stop there, however, because that same panel can rock back and forth, creating small movements that activate the muscles in your legs and feet to help promote blood flow and prevent them from getting stiff.

Given these features, you might be surprised at the VILNO FootRester’s elegant simplicity that belies its capabilities. Crafted from bamboo, the 3-in-1 footrest not only looks beautiful but is also durable as well. The covers for the foams are also easy to remove and machine washable, ensuring that they stay clean and hygienic for a long, long time. And with built-in handles, the footrest is easy to carry around the house or the office so you won’t have to sacrifice your health and comfort just because you have to sit somewhere else.

Sitting for hours is an unfortunate but inescapable fact of modern life, but that doesn’t mean you just have to grit your teeth and bear with the body pain that it creates. Designed by passionate innovators from Ukraine, the VILNO FootRester™ finally offers a solution that promotes good posture and relieves pain in your legs and feet, wrapped in a handsome wooden design that will make you the envy of the office.

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Top 10 Ingenious Work From Home Gear Every Remote Worker Needs On Their Desk

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Whether you’re working from home, or in a corporate office, the one thing that’s pretty much consistent in both these scenarios is a desk! A desk is probably one of the most important pieces of furniture in our modern lives, only because we spend the majority of our day on it. You may be typing away to glory, munching away on a snack, or simply fidgeting with a random object – you do end up spending hours on your desk. And hence, it’s really important that your desk be neat, tidy, and uncluttered. Not only will this improve your work routine and productivity, but it will also help you maintain a clearer and more streamlined mindset. And, I’ve discovered that adding limited, quality, and innovative products to my desk setup can help me in achieving these goals! The desk accessories you place on your desk are an integral part of your home/corporate office. From a unique handcrafted stoneware lamp for your desk to a mechanical keyboard made from recyclable materials – these ingenious desk accessories are all you need to achieve your desk setup goals!

1. Altar I Mechanical Keyboard

London-based electronics startup Electronic Materials Office launched its first product made from sustainable materials. The keyboard is crafted from post-consumer waste-derived plastic and features a unibody aluminum framed peripheral with both U.S. and U.K. layouts with 78 key and 77 key layouts.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Altar I’s keycaps are also forged out of recycled polymers, thereby making it a sensible accessory that doesn’t harm Planet Earth. The accessory is designed for touch typing and can be utilized on two devices simultaneously, which is suitable for those who switch between their laptop and tablet frequently.

What we like

  • Crisp and minimalist font
  • Built using recyclable and earth-friendly materials

What we dislike

  • No info on the pricing and availability for now
  • Seems to be available only in black, no other color options

2. Everlasting All-Metal Pencil

Designed like a Wacom stylus, this everlasting metal pencil features a tip that never has to be replaced, nor does it need to be sharpened much. It allows you to focus less on the lead, and more on your precious creative process!

Why is it noteworthy?

The pencil features an octagonal shaft made of aluminum which houses a special alloy core. Knowing that, you might think that all it will do is leave heavy grooves on your paper, but your mind might be blown away when it draws like a real pencil without seeing the tip wear down even after dozens of marks.

What we like

  • It utilizes metal for the core rather than the usual clay or charcoal, so it wears down so slowly that you might think your all-metal pencil will actually outlive you

What we dislike

  • It doesn’t smudge or smear the way normal graphite does. That might be a bummer for those who use smudging techniques

3. The Echo Desk Lamp

The Echo Desk Lamp is designed by Simon Busse for the German brand Caussa. It is inspired by the shape of a tuning fork and is equipped with a rounded LED light source that can be rotated at 360-degree angles for a whole variety of lighting options.

Why is it noteworthy?

The head of the lamp can be adjusted along a two-pronged stand, allowing you to change the height of the lamp. The two-pronged stand of the lamp is quite interestingly shaped like a tuning fork.

What we like

  • Features a hidden gesture control that enables users to turn the lamp on and off and dim the light via a simple hand movement

What we dislike

  • Will occupy a substantial amount of space on your desk

4. The Blocco Calculator

Called the Blocco calculator, this aesthetic and functional calculator is no ordinary calculator. It perfectly merges grace and precision in a sincere and minimalistic design, that will be a visually appealing addition to your desk.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Blocco calculator features a universal and ergonomic design that is suitable for both left-handed and right-handed users. It features an angular chamfered surface that supports quick and effortless typing and enhances visual appeal.

What we like

  • Directly projects calculations onto paper further enhancing its user-friendliness
  • Aesthetically and visually pleasing looks

What we dislike

  • Feature a portable design, but its usage is limited as it needs a flat surface to project the equations clearly

5. Nebula Desk Lamp

COG Design Studio partnered up with lighting brand Bonakia to create the Nebula Desk Lamp, which is designed by building a basic form of lighting through repetition, transformation, and a unique combination of diverse geometric shapes.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Nebula Desk Lamp was designed by giving a subtle and formative beauty to flat shapes using three-dimensional changes in the form of direction and bending. This creates a refreshed and interesting form for a lighting design, by simply playing around with various geometric figures, and imparting them with an emotional aesthetic.

What we like

  • The brightness and light of the first element contrast beautifully against the second darker element giving the impression of a nebula in space, in turn resulting in the name of the design

What we dislike

  • There is no option to change/customize the design as needed

6. The Forest Tidy

The Forest Tidy is a neat and adorable set of containers that have been carved from rosewood. They bring a whole new level of organization and tidiness to your workspace while creating a connection to the wooden nature of furniture in your home.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Forest Tidy kit splits and divides your workdesk into different categories. It provides space for stationery, tech, EDC, and cables, and also has a dedicated stand for your monitor, with nifty stowaway space for your keyboard and mouse.

What we like

  • The containers are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, tailor-made to your tabletop belongings
  • Features a dedicated phone stand that allows you to dock your phone either in portrait or landscape

What we dislike

  • The phone stand doesn’t come with a channel for a cable pass-through, which means it won’t function as a charging stand

7. The Spot On Desk Lamps

The Spot On Desk Lamps are unique, colorful, and playful lamps designed to add a whimsical element to your mundane workdesk. They create an amusing and whimsical environment in the workspace they’re added to, adding a fun component to brighten up your day.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Spot On Desk Lamp features three distinctive parts that are all derived from the circle. These intriguing circular shapes give the impression that the lamp is ready to fall and roll away any second, which is, of course, simply a fun illusion, since the lamp is extremely stable and steady.

What we like

  • Individually handcrafted from stoneware
  • Eight interesting color options to choose from

What we dislike

  • The lamp has a very rigid design, not allowing for any change in its lamp head size, its lamp stem size, etc.

8. The Reck_Cone

This concept design is called the Reck_Cone, and it merges different products into one single artful piece. It is a handy headphone holder, although it doesn’t look like one at first glance, because of its unique shape.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Reck_Cone isn’t like traditional typical holders, it hangs the headphones down and allows them to wrap around its almost conical form. It looks as if the headphones are hanging from a person’s neck, allowing it to have a more natural appearance.

What we like

  • The Reck_Cone’s form is eye-catching, and even without the headphones, it displays an unusual shape that looks like a vase with a “wing” on its back

What we dislike

  • The form is bulky and not effective on a small desk setup

9. Lifestyle Tool File Organizers

Called the Lifestyle Tool File Organizers, this collection of ingenious and unique organizers is a great addition to your workdesk. When they’re closed, they look like regular nondescript file binders from the outside, perfectly merging with your workspace.

Why is it noteworthy?

Once you open up the organizers, you’ll find that they have an ample amount of space to store all kinds of tools and supplies. You need to pull one out using the typical ring hole, open it up, and you can easily access and find whatever tool you need at that moment.

What we like

  • The organizers are made from hard paperboard and are a sustainable solution to the evergrowing number of plastic products on your desk

What we dislike

  • Keeps products hidden away from sight and stored away neatly, providing a clean and tidy setup for those who don’t like to display their items and products

10. Flash back

The Flash back is a conceptual product designed to be a digital photo frame that showcases one or more photos, from your smartphone’s gallery. The device is locked to a very specific presentation mode, unlike typical digital frames.

Why is it noteworthy?

Flash back slowly scrolls through the photos sideways, creating an interesting film reel rather than a slideshow. The curved shape of the device is a tribute to the physical medium, providing it with an old-school feel while maintaining modern functionality.

What we like

  • Multifunctional design that also serves as a pen holder, with a basin for clips and small items that would otherwise litter your desk

What we dislike

  • It’s a concept, not a real tangible product, so we don’t know how smoothly or efficiently it’ll work in actuality

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