Nothing says, ‘Now I’m seriously getting to work’ better than organizing or re-organizing your desk. Then again, nothing says, let me put off this project just a little more until I feel really pressured to complete it. Tomay-to, Tomah-to. Sometimes it’s not clear where clearing away old papers from your desk ends and putting your work on hold to clear your head begins. And that’s where the Israeli design items for your desk top come in. Take a look at these creative suggestions for your office or workspace. Designed to blur the lines between professional and fun, practical and stylish.
1. I’m not a clutter fan. Nor do I particularly like my desk filled with stuff - pencil holders, staples, paper clips, and pens. Thanks to Israeli design studio Monkey Business, not only do all those jangly tchotchkes have a firm resting place, but the interlocking tin parts form a rotating calendar as well. Talk about multitasking with style!
2. Take a memo or make your to do list in retro-humorous fashion on these illustrated memo pads by award winning Israeli cartoonist and illustrator Ruto Modan. Then post’em anywhere you’ve decided to stick these mini cork board tiles also by Israeli design collective Monkey Business. Say goodbye to the overbearing rectangular corkboard that is so large and cluttered that you hardly remember your own home phone number. Place tiles in strategically visual spots so you won’t forget important items or miss reminders throughout the day.
3. Found a penny or in this case a shnekel? Well you’re in luck because this innovative calendar by Israeli designer Ruthi Kantor lets you scratch off the days each month. Control your daily destiny by clearing the whole month before it begins or idly scratching off one at a time. It’s just too bad there are no prizes or surprises to be revealed.
4. You can really really take your time to enhance your daily computer usage with these keyboard stickers - or Skinboards as the hip kids are calling them these days - are by Israeli design company Dean’s Presents. There are tons more designs on their website ranging from the pink and flowery to the graphic ‘I <3 U' to my personal fave, the hardcore keyboard below. Let the email anarchy begin.
5 responses so far ↓
1 Rebecca // Mar 5, 2008 at 6:52 am
I’ve been meaning to say this for a while - I really and truly love your blog. It is so creative and you can tell that you put so much work into it - updating frequently, tons of photos, etc. Where do you find all this stuff? How do you learn about new artists?
In conclusion, love it.
2 Rebecca // Mar 5, 2008 at 7:07 am
I meant to leave you this link although I’m sure you probably already know about it. It’s one of my favorite sites to look at when I take a break from web and blog design stuff. http://freshome.com/
3 Ziva // Mar 5, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Thanks, Rebecca! That means a great deal to me. I do work hard and I’m glad to hear from readers that I’m on the right track here. I find a lot of the items and designers I feature through personal contacts, networking and researching at events - and of course from tips from readers like you. So thanks for the link as well. Have you read any of the Apartment Therapy blogs? They’re also excellent resources for home design, kitchen and food stuff, children’s items and regional guides too (LA, NY, etc).
4 zevan // Mar 21, 2008 at 4:16 pm
my favorite was Urban Graffity
Catalogue Number : 67518
5 adesignaffair // Mar 26, 2008 at 1:04 pm
I am so excited about finding your site. I’m taking notes now for my upcoming trip. My wish list has doubled after seeing all these fantastically designed products!
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