Random text files can get deleted, sticky notes can go missing, but the chances that this seven-inch ceramic elephant goes missing from your desk are slim to nil—who would dare steal such a thing? And that’s why it makes for the perfect spot to quickly jot notes and things that need remembering. Well, that and it functions like an erasable whiteboard.
A girl named Elastika lives in a world made of office supplies, but her escapades are a far cry from cubicle drudgery. With just some pushpins and rubber bands, filmmaker Guillaume Blanchet takes her—and us—around the world in screeching cars, sinking ships, and even rockets. Can you catch all the famous sights that pop up cleverly animated in office supplies?
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It might be hard to believe, but these colorful illustrations of 3D pencil cases are just an optical illusion. They’re all actually real flat pencil cases that use bold lines and strategic angles to seem like they’re 3D from the right angle. Don’t believe us? Here’s a shot of the purple one from another angle.
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If a picture’s worth a thousand words, then this set of Tangram puzzle sticky notes let you leave a longer message than you could ever fit on a single Post-it note. The collection of angular shapes can be arranged into almost any shape you can think of, although a drop or two of artistic talent will certainly help.
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You know that stack of storage boxes buried deep in your closet that you’re too lazy to dismantle to find that one item you’re looking for? These boxes from King Jim feature a small tag on one side that lets you catalog photos of their contents, so when it’s time to find something you can do all the searching from your iPhone or iPad.
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As we passed from homeroom to homeroom during our formative educational years, it’s understandable that many of us wanted to ensure we left a legacy behind to be remembered by. And that legacy usually came in the form of carving our names and the year into our desks—an act that no longer results in detention if caught, thanks to these adorable wooden desk sticky notes.
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Tired of waiting for Field Notes to release a notebook in your favorite color? Take matters into your own hands with this simple $9 Eco Clip. All you need is a stack of letter or legal-sized paper and enough strength to fold it in half. Then you just slide the Eco Clip down onto the edge and bam—instant notebook.
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The only thing worse than being stuck at a desk all day is being stuck at a desk in an office without a view. So if you’re not high enough on the corporate ladder to warrant a window yet, these lovely Archi-desk accessories can put a New York-style skyline on your desk, no matter where it’s located.
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Pininfarina is known for turning Ferraris and other exotic cars into even more impressive works of art, so it’s a safe assumption that its new 4.EVER Pininfarina Cambiano writing instrument is going to cost a small fortune when available. But with an inkless design that never needs a new cartridge, it could eventually pay for itself—after a century of use.
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Writing implements aren’t going to be supplanted by touchscreen devices anytime soon. But that isn’t stopping Bic from hedging its bets and ensuring its classic see-through plastic pens remain relevant. The company’s new Cristal Stylus features a rubber tip on the bottom letting you jot notes on a touchscreen device, while the business end still features a ballpoint ink tip for writing on paper.
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