Journal

Small desk, full setup: working with under 120cm
A narrow desk is a vertical problem, not a horizontal one. Four moves that reclaim a surprising amount of usable surface. Read more...
Desk pads: leather, cork, and what they are actually for
A desk pad is not decoration. It fixes mouse tracking, protects the surface, and quietens typing — and the material decides which of those it does well. Read more...
How to measure your desk before you order
Four measurements prevent almost every return: usable depth, edge thickness, clear width, and what is underneath. Read more...
Walnut, bamboo, steel, aluminium: what the materials actually do
Four materials cover almost all desk hardware. They behave differently, wear differently, and suit different problems. Read more...
Cable management without drilling into your desk
Clamp-on and adhesive trays do most of what a screwed-in tray does, without putting holes in a desk you rent or would rather not modify. Read more...
Monitor height: the one measurement worth getting right
Most monitors sit too low, and most people compensate with their neck. Here is how to find the right height and how much riser you actually need. Read more...