Top 10 Back-To-Office Essentials To Achieve A Streamlined Work Routine & Peak Productivity - 9 minutes read





If you took some time off work during the summer to spend time with your kids and family, then you’re probably gearing up now to get back to the office. Summer is bidding farewell, and it is time to get your minds and souls prepared for a streamlined work routine and peak productivity. Putting together a collection of clever and functional products that will help me with my work goals always gets me excited for a workday. 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! From a quick-access organizer for all your essentials to a letter cutter that doubles up as a paperweight – these nifty accessories are the perfect additions to your workdesk.


1. AirTag Carabiners

Dubbed the AirTag Carabiners, these minimal and aesthetically pleasing designs are intended to be a new and novel version of the conventional metal carabiners. The carabiners are precision-made, with a neat and compact form, so you’re never gonna lose your keys again. They’re easy to carry, with a functional and portable form.


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Why is it noteworthy?

The AirTag Carabiners are handcrafted, resulting in durable and sturdy products. Each carabiner is unlike any other since manufacturing circumstances can affect the final design, resulting in unique pieces.


What we like

Handcrafted using premium-quality metal
Features a lightweight and easy-to-carry design

What we dislike

Attaching and detaching the AirTag can be tedious, and isn’t very user-friendly

2. The Monument

This is the Monument – a concrete iPhone MagSafe stand designed to add a mesmerizing touch of brutalism to your work desk. The stand is inspired by the cold architecture of brutalist Germany/UK, and Soviet-era Russia – with a hint of Arrakis from Dune. It is a monolithic stand that will dock and support your iPhone’s MagSafe charger.


Why is it noteworthy?

The stand is essentially a single sturdy block with no parts, fasteners, or glue. It has a monolithic and brutalist appeal to it, with a clean design. You can position it anywhere on your desk, and pass your MagSafe Wireless Charger right through it, hiding any wires within the Monument’s hollow body. It also includes a micro-suction pad which keeps the charger in place.


What we like

Stable design, so you don’t need to worry about your phone falling over

What we dislike

We wish it had more functionalities with the charger.

3. Personal Whiteboard

Taking down notes is an integral part of our work routine, or else there is nothing to stop us from forgetting the important tasks we need to tend to. If you need a little tool to help note down your important thoughts and details, then you can get your hands on this Personal Whiteboard. This whiteboard is an innovative one, amped with an eraser, allowing you to easily write on it, erase, and write again.


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Why is it noteworthy?

This Personal Whiteboard has a compact and personal size, making it smaller than A-4 paper, but easy-to-carry and quite portable. You can write on the board with ease, take a photo to save, and send it to the cloud. It is a fast, efficient, and easy-to-use product that doesn’t need preparation to use or handle.


What we like

Features a Mag Force System, which combines rubber bands and agent to form a handle that is also a pen holder
Portable design that you can carry anywhere with you

What we dislike

It only works with dry-erase or whiteboard pens, not permanent markers, so you have to ensure you carry one

4. Deskspace Sun Mood Lamp

Say hello to DeskSpace – a handcrafted solar sun mood light/desk accessory. This handcrafted golden calcite gemstone features a captivating texture and clarity and is designed to recreate the beauty of the Sun. The Sun Mood Lamp is made using Golden Calcite, which allows light to spread within the sphere and softly radiate into the room.


Why is it noteworthy?

Each Deskspace Sun Mood Lamp is made individually, making each lamp unique and unlike any other. Each set is handcrafted, and polished to prefecture. With this little accessory, you can bring the sun to your desk, capturing a small power of that majestic power.


What we like

Features a room-enhancing glow that gives a sense of relaxation

What we dislike

Seems fragile, and must be handled with care

5. Effortless Standing Letter Cutter

Named the Effortless Standing Letter Cutter, this handy desk accessory is essential for when you’re heading back to the office. It is a classy yet simple tool that transforms letter opening into a fun and whimsical act. The letter cutter also serves as a paperweight, so it keeps your desk pretty organized as well.


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Why is it noteworthy?

The Effortless Standing Letter Cutter completely transforms an ordinary and standard office tool. You can cut through paper efficiently and effectively, while also functioning as a paperweight. It is an excellent solution for boosting productivity!


What we like

Opens letters precisely, leaving nothing behind
Also serves as a paperweight, ensuring a tidy desk

What we dislike

You cannot use it to cut open intricate mail or bulky packages

6. LUMISO

Say hello to LUMISO – a minimal planter and table lamp for your desk. LUMISO sits prettily on your desk, serving as a table lamp that also mimics the natural solar spectrum. It functions as a flower pot and a lamp, with a button in the base, which can be utilized to switch on the grow light. The lamp is equipped with replaceable bulbs as well.


Why is it noteworthy?

With LUMISO you can grow culinary herbs as well as little plants on your work desk. Besides helping you grow greens, LUMISO also offers additional light on your desk, serving as a versatile and multi-functional product.


What we like

Provides an exclusive light spectrum, offering your plants the correct amount of solar and ultraviolet rays

What we dislike

Will occupy substantial real estate on your desk, not well-suited for smaller desks

7. The Modular Bottle

Named TMB or the Modular Bottle, this unique bottle is designed to hydrate you and meet your water-drinking requirements as you work through the day. Whether you’re working, or even driving to work, this innovative bottle will cater to your different drinking requirements, ensuring you don’t ignore hydration as you work.


Why is it noteworthy?

The interior of TMB is built using durable borosilicate glass, which offers drinks with the perfect taste, no matter how many times the bottle is used. This also makes the bottle quite easy to clean. The mid-section of the bottle is translucent so you can easily make out how much liquid is left inside.


What we like

Equipped with an Infusion Module Add-On for tea and fruits
Fitted with a secret compartment for snacks

What we dislike

It is a glass bottle, making it easily breakable and it must be handled with care

8. Nemonic Gen 2

Say hello to the Nemonic Gen 2 – an inkless, thermal, and wireless printer that lets you print your notes and images on Ultra Sticky Notes! The notes are super sticky, and hence they don’t fall off, letting you capture important details and thoughts with complete ease and efficiency.


Why is it noteworthy?

The printer can be connected to your desktop and mobile device, letting you print out notes you have written, drawn, or typed out. You can pair up the printer with the Microsoft Office apps, Slack, and Zapier, supporting heightened productivity.


What we like

Notes can be printed directly, and it includes a de-curl feature too

What we dislike

Refills aren’t sold individually, which can be an issue if you run out of notes

9. ECLIPSE

Designed by Native Union, ECLIPSE is designed to eliminate messy cables and slow charging once and for all. It is a new and neat way to charge your precious devices. Native Union invested in new construction of ultra-strong charging cables, and they’re available in various colors to match the ECLIPSE you choose – Taupe, Marine, and Zebra with Micro-USB, USB-C to USB-C, and MFi Certified Lightning connectors.


Why is it noteworthy?

ECLIPSE features a round and compact design, and an aesthetically pleasing appeal – making it the only USB charging hub you don’t need to hide away. You can proudly place it on your nightstand, desk, and wall using the included wall mount.


What we like

You can easily access your cables and unwind them with ease using ECLIPSE
Extends each of your charging cables by an extra 4 feet

What we dislike

The USB ports seem to be very flimsy compared to the rest of the product

10. Fidget Cube

Named the Fidget Cube, this little high-quality desk toy is designed for those who easily get stressed or distracted. The addictive toy is intended to help users focus. It is equipped with six sides, and each side has something different for you to fidget with, helping you calm your mind down, and focus on the tasks lying ahead of you.


Why is it noteworthy?

The cube is amped with six versatile sides, and the different sides have something different for you to do. There is – Click, Glide, Flip, Breathe, Roll, and Spin. The Click side lets the clicker in your mom out, as she doesn’t need to click on any pens anymore. With the glide action, you can enjoy the gliding action of this joystick, and let your overworked mind relax.


What we like

Available in ten different color schemes
Helps in focusing and streamlining thoughts

What we dislike

Not everyone considers fidgeting a positive or productive activity, so it may not be preferred by some people



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