The average Western guy spends around 99,117 hours at work during his lifetime, according to recent statistics. That''s the equivalent of 11 and a half years of solid slog. [1]
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Your office is like your second home, so it's probably a good idea to make it fun and cozy.
Some big and well known companies may have incredibly creative offices (remember Google Office in Zürich?), but not all of us have such good employers, so the only thing left is to create good working environment yourself.
To help you do that, we've picked 23 quirky and creative things which will bring fun and inspiration back to your workplace.
Oh, and don't forget to tell us what you chose!
1. My Document Laptop Case
The design turns the symbol everybody knows into a substantial bag. Either a user or a passerby will recognize such visual effect with a smile. My Document laptop sleeves are available in three sizes: 13.3 inches, 14.1 inches, and 15.4 inches. (buy)
2. Help! Bookmark
Paperclips with arms used as bookmarks. They appear to look like people that have been stuck between your pages. (link)
3. Like / Dislike Stamp Set
Each Like/Dislike Stamp Set comes with two, self-inking stamps (that's why we call it a set). Use the Like stamp for things you like and the Dislike stamps for things you don't like. (buy)
4. AOK Apple Calendar
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. (link)
5. Waste Basketball
Now you won’t miss your rubbish anymore! Just shoot it right to the middle box, and you will get 1 rubbish score! (Designer: Li Jianye)
6. One Pot, Two Lives
A planter and a fishtank joined together. (Designers: Sheng-Zhe Feng and Ling-Yuan Chou)
7. Ramo Branch Multi Tap
The Ramo Branch Multi Tap is a dramatic representation of power consumption and how gadget-dependent we are. It looks more artistic than practical and can literally grow to branch out by simply fitting in modular socket stubs. (Designer: Eunsung Kwon)
8. Pin Sprouts
Designers: Lim Ruiwen & Yong Lin
9. Gingko Leaf-It Stickers
Designed by: Appree
10. AIAIAI & Libertine Libertine USB Flash Drive
Limited edition USB project with Libertine Libertine and Pantherman. Every 2 GB USB is unique and made of wood. I (link)
11. New Folder Deposits
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12. Free Form Ruler
The Free Form Ruler enables you to measure the length by “drawing” an invisible line, straight or curved. The unit of measurement is displayed and can be adjusted at the top. (Designed by: Monocomplex)
13. Murder Ink
This 300-page sticky notepad is perfect for poison pen notes, letters of resignation, hit lists, and office to-do’s. Murder, Ink comes complete with blood spattered pen, so it’s sure to make a statement on your desk right beside that suspiciously sharp letter opener. (buy)
14. Leaf-It Bookmars
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15. Rotating 360° Lego Sockets
Rotating 360° is a multi-outlet socket which allows each socket on it to rotate. (Designers: Cheng-Hsiu Du & Chyun-Chau Lin)
16. Post-It Fruits
Designed by: D-BROS
17. Talk Bubble
Speak up! These cartoon-inspired paper clips are the perfect way to draw attention to what you’re really trying to say. (buy)
18. Lock Mug
Another cup which prevents most people from using it. Only the owner of the cup can use his shaped key to close the hole, pour the coffee and enjoy the drinking. (Designer: Efrat Gommeh)
19. Famous Mustache Pencils
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20. USB Led Beverage Cooler
The LED Beverage Cooler is retro styled and has a small blue LED inside. The LED helps your drink stay cool by tricking it to think the air inside the cooler is from the Arctic, because everyone knows that blue lights make you feel cold. So add a little style to your desk and keep your drink cold at the same time. (buy)
21. Falling Bookend
The bookend is inserted in a concealed manner within the first book being supported, next to the binding of the book, so that the books seem to be hanging, almost collapsing on the figure under them. (link)
22. Drumstick Pencils
