Since the majority of people spend the bulk of their time slaving away at work, new and improved office supply finds help to make life easier and get the job done faster.
While paper, printers and photocopiers are not necessarily the most exciting of products, they are a necessary staple to daily life in the workplace. Modifications to some of these essential items have made doing a menial task faster, easier and sometimes even a little bit of fun.
Reducing the carbon footprint left behind from countless sheets of paper being printed and copied has been a big hit in the professional realm. Reverse printers that remove ink from the page allow paper to be reused multiple times to save trees.
To put a little bounce in one's step during a long day, colorful accessories like pencil holders shaped like hands and stiletto-shaped staplers add some excitement to run-of-the-mill supplies.
100 Office Supply Innovations
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Sarah Moore — May 2, 2012 — Art & Design
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Office Supply Sci-Fi Fighters
Instructables Shows You How to Make a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter
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Lethal Office Supplies
The Office Assault Sticky Note Gun Will Kill Your Lack of Organization
98
Fashionable Office Supplies
These Post-It Dispensers Will Dress Up Your Desktop
97
Objectified Office Supplies
'Sex, Drugs and Office Supplies' by Victor Koroma Uses Imagination
96
Jumbo Office Supplies
The Division of Space Installations by Radford Wallis Separates Rooms
95
Stacked Office Desks
George Abdoulas Designs Working Spaces for Small Living Areas
94
Pet-Powered Office Supplies
The Hamster Paper Shredder
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Giant Staple Heels
Omelle Shoes Look Like Funky Office Supplies
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Decorating With Stationery
Post-It-Note Obsession
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Emotive Office Supplies
Quirky Paperclip Art Gives New Clips a New Use
90
Personified Paper Clips
The Suck UK Stampler Punches a Face with Pursed Lips
89
Eco Geometric Organizers
The Recycled Cardboard Basket Makes Tidying Up Fun
88
Geometric Stationary Sculptures
Zachary Abel Creates Artwork Inspired by Mathematics
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Pencil Art
Creative With Office Supplies
86
Office Supply Prank Prints
The Herlitz 'Cheap Fun' Campaign Encourages Amusement
85
Gruesome Office Supplies
The 13th Street Stationery of Horror Makes Mondays a Little More Macabre
84
Microscopic Digital Print Devices
The Vienna University of Technology's Invention is Nothing Big
83
LEGO Cubicles
Mini Office Playset Lets You Scream, "LEGO My Stapler!"
82
Stylish Office Supplies from Around the World
81
Redesigned Office Supplies
The Infinite Clip Brings the Paperclip into the 21st Century
80
Vibrant School Tools
Poppin Office Supplies Make Working Whimsical
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Spooky Festive Stationary
This Stapler Skull May Scare You to Your Bones
78
Color Block Office Supplies
The Lexon Buro Collection Provides Your Desktop Basics
77
Office Supply Insects
DIY Creepy Crawlies to Distract You From Work
76
Soft-Toned Desk Accessories
The Boxit Kopiad Collection Turns the Cluttered Look Cute
75
3D Office Copiers
ZPrinter 350 is the Closest Thing We Have to Teleportation
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Smiling Office Supplies
InAnimate Stickers Inject Personality into Your Staplers and Mugs
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Office Supply Couture
The Giles Fall 2010 Line Utilizes Everyday Materials
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Convertible Computer Peripherals
The AVES Inkjet Printer Transforms to Carry Out its Task
71
Trippy Desk Accessories
The Multi-Color Animated LED Art Cube is for Impromptu Office Raves
70
Concrete Office Creations
REconstruction Updates Number Crunching Devices
69
Cornstarch-Made Stationery
The Maizy Collection for Lexon is Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly
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Pointed Office Supplies
The Veer Tape Dock Indicates the Adhesive for the Job
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Electronic Origami Machines
Mac Funamizu's Dream Printer Creates Fully Folded 3D Models
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Dead Desk Buddies
Quirky Office Supplies from SUCK UK Keep You Company
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Inkless Pens
Metal Alloy Paper Markers
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Copier That Translates
Fuji Xerox Prototype
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Indestructible Office Supplies
'Solid' from Magnus Pettersen is Built to Last
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Inkless Eco-Printers
The Tanning Printer Uses the Sun to Sear Images and Text onto Stationary
61
Fanny Photocopiers
iBum Gives You a Nice Pic of Your Derriere
60
Staple-Free Staplers
Madebyhumans Removes Staples from the Stapler Equation
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Office Supplies as Art
Boex Hot Pink Pencil Bench
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Deceptive Hallway Counters
Daniel Schofield 's Shifty Desk Shows More Than Meets the Eye
57
Exhibited Implement Sets
Toolkit by Bertrand Besnard Presents the Often Forgotten Office Supplies
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Sawed-Off Pen Holders
The Shotgun Pen Holder Keeps You Locked and Loaded
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Badass Office Supplies
The Fellowes 79ci Shredder Rips Through Almost Anything
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Stationery for Carnivores
La Charcuterie Turns Deli Meat into Office Supplies
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Midas Touch Copiers
Yogi Proctor Creates an Office Machine Worth Its Weight in Gold
52
Desk Towers
Space Saving Stationery Post
51
Document-Copying Wands
The Wolverine PASS200 Scanner Works Without the Support of a PC
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Business Betterment Campaigns
The MWEB 2011 Ads Show That Companies Look More Appealing Online
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Reverse Role Printers
The Laser Unprinter Removes Ink from the Page to Leave a Clean Slate
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Heeled Office Supplies
The 'A Posture Stapler' is Strangely Sexy
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Time-Stamped Staplers
The Date Stapler Makes Office Organizing Easier
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Appendage Office Supplies
The Hand Pen Holder from Urban Outfitters is a Handy Extremity
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Counting Office Supplies
Numberclips Add some Cute Fun to Everyday Reading
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Slick Keypad Attachments
The Canon X Mark I series Launches the Company in New Directions
43
Purpose-Driven Office Supplies
'Give Something Back' Donates Half of Its Profits to Nonprofits
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Electronic Conversation Printers
BlackBox by Joe Doucet Makes Hard Copies of Messages
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Colorful Cartridge Canvases
The Niall Mcclelland 'Stains' Exhibit is Spunky and Creative
40
Pebble-Like Paper Containers
Nendo Fashions Faux Wood Grain Boxes Using Lacquer & 3D Printers
39
Desktop Bento Boxes
The Kukka Blocks Collection Keeps Workspace Clutter Compartmentalized
38
Sandwiched Office Supplies
The Sandwich on Rye is Hungry For Desktop Accessories
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Slick Stationery Holders
3.1 Philip Lim Leather Document Case Ditches Paper for Something Classy
36
Cellphone Caffeine Machines
The Zipwhip Textspresso Coffee Maker Takes Java Orders via Text
35
Paper-Preserving Office Creations
Toshiba Erasable Toner Copier Makes Printing Eco-Friendly
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Blinged Office Supplies
Giorgio Fedon 1919's 'Paradise on Earth' Features Swarovski Elements
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Eco-Friendly Name Tags
These Reusable Lables Make it Easy to be Green While You Organize
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Sneaky Spying Clocks
The Motion Detection Camera Clock Keeps Your Office Supplies Safe
31
Earth-Loving Printers
The Reenk Pen Ink Printer Sets the Tone for Eco-Conscious Copiers
30
Heartfelt Office Supplies
The Heart Hole Punch Will Put Smiles on Your Coworkers' Faces
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Shape-Shifting Office Supplies
The Mighty Morph Notepaper
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Oddball Office Supplies
Alessi Kids Competition Attracted a Range of Singular Desktop Doodads
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Animalistic Memo Holders
Yaacov Kaufman Creates a Cute Way to Stay on Task
26
Grassy Desktop Organizers
Pratonzolo by Stylemylife Brings Life to a Wearisome Workspace
25
Seed-Stomping Staples
Cherry Pitter by OXO Removes Seeds in One Swift Push
24
Sinuous Office Supplies
The Ligo Stapler is Proof That Ordinary Objects Can Be Beautiful
23
Upcycled Printer Stamps
The Relife Cartridge Turns Nearly Empty Ink Cartridges into Office Tools
22
Gamer Office Supplies
The GameCube Desktop Organizer is Perfect for Geeky Desk Dwellers
21
Luxury Stationery
Gold-Plated Staples
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Handheld Text Copiers
Copy Your Friend's Notes in Style with the Helpa Portable Scanner
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3D Scanner-Copiers
NextEngine Creates Plastic Prototypes From Any Item
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Sleek Seductive Stationary
The Notcheless Tape Dispenser Adds a Touch of Class to Your Desk
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Candy-Colored Stationary
These Poppin Office Supplies are Stylishly Vibrant
16
Decapitated Office Supplies
The Pinhead Push Pins Set is Hilarious and Slightly Morbid
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Photogenic Stationary Stables
These Canon Desktop Accessories are Clean and Contemporary
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Clutter-Free Typesetters
The 'I'm Hanging Printer' by Marc Juhyun Cha Keeps the Office Desk Tidy
13
Undulating Office Supplies
The Waveboard Clipboard is a Whimsical Play on the Waiver
12
Office Supply Lighting
The Paperclip Lamp Creates Light, Won't Hold onto Papers
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Clever Tactile Notations
The 'Braille Stapler' is a User-Friendly Gadget for the Blind
10
Budding Push-Pins
The Pin Sprout is a Cute and Practical Office Supply
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Tower-Stacking Office Supplies
MINITOTEM Puts Work Essentials in One Tiny Space
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Rainbow Office Supplies
Multicolored Expanding Files Make Organization Fun
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Fishy Office Supplies
The Sushi Staplers Are Sure to Create Major Nigiri Cravings
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Sinuous Straight Edges
The ArchRuler by Tomoya Yoshida Cuts a Sketcher Some Slack
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Ring Pop Erasers
'Eraser+ing' by AHead Creative Co Blends Bling and Office Supplies
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Geek Chic Calculators
This Calculator Design from Alexander Hulme Makes Trigonometry Trendy
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Outfield Office Accessories
The Catch-It Cellphone Holder Keeps Your Erasers on Their Bases
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Furry Stationery Fasteners
'Squirrel Away Your Paperclips' Keeps Your Notes Cute and Tidy
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Grinning Pooch Stationary
Turn Organizing into a Fun Activity with the Dog Stapler
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Digital Productivity Desk Devices
The 'Note' Desk Accessory Concept by Harshit Sahu is Intuitive
Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
Illuminating Workstation Organizers
The Hexcal Studio Desktop Organizer Hides Wires and More
Folding Multifunctional Desks
The 'Ignite Desk' by Subi Hahn Separates Work from Personal Life
Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories
These Playful Desk Accessories Feature Unexpected Forms
Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories
The Novium 'Edge' and 'Shuttleport' Have a Minimalist Design
Fold-Out WFH Desks
The Writing Bureau from the Taiji Fujimori Atelier Offers Ample Space
Height-Adjustable Laptop Desks
The '2Hold' Couch and Laptop Table Supports Working from the Sofa
Humorous Macabre Office Furniture
This Conceptual Coffin Office Chair by Chairbox Design is Cheeky
Portable Pen-Holding Lamps
The 'POD' Lamp Concept Maximizes Functionality on Desktops
Freestanding Vertical Desk Designs
The Conceptual 'Workstick' by Alp Çakın is Space-Saving
Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators
The 'Sharpener' Lampshades by Nanako Kume are Charming
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Flexible Workplace Furniture Collections
The IKEA MITTZON Office System Has 85 Products
Multipurpose Workstation Accessories
The Oakywood Wooden Cubic Pot Holds Pens or Plants
Modular Workstation Organizer Accessories
This Hanging Desk Organizer Doesn't Require Installation
Mobile Professional Workstation Systems
The 'First Layer' Mobile Desk Divider Sets Up Anywhere
Scandinavian Design Desk Accessories
The Nooe Desk Accessories are Made with Sustainable Practices
Workstation Projection Units
The 'Work Wall' Concept by Hanyoung Lee is Feature-Rich
Hybrid Worker Furniture Collections
The Herman Miller OE1 Range Responds to Changing Lifestyles
Height-Adjustable Work Tables
The Herman Miller Passport Table Supports Modern Professionals
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Portable Personal Office Accessories
Tye Beblau 'Vertical Office' Brings a Workstation Anywhere
Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture
The 'Kabinett' Desk Supports Productivity, Storage and More
Paper-Free To-Do Devices
The 'eMinder' Maintains a Customizable Design
Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs
This Foldable Wooden Workstation Comes to Live When Needed
Minimalist Professional Desk Designs
The Artifox x Twelve South Desk Supports Accessories
Ultra-Organized Work Desks
Hessa Alduraibi Designs a Desk for Students and Remote Workers
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
People-Pleasing Office Furniture
Form Us with Love's Cubicle System is Minimalist and Interesting
Connected Workplace Privacy Pods
The New Framery Office Booths Come in Four Models
Productive Desk Accessory Concepts
The Yazak Concept Helps Manage Productivity At Night
Humorous Quick Cleanup Workstations
The 'Flip' Desk Concept Allows for Quick Tidying Up
Undulating Desktop Valet Trays
The Wav Minimal Desk Organizer Has a Sleek Design
Customizable Office Furniture
The Steelcase Flex Personal Spaces Desk System is Comfy and Private
Productivity-Focused Design Apps
Canva Launches a New Suite of Tools Geared Towards Productivity
Employee Personalization Workstation Furniture
The Zedo Desk Infuses Character into a Space
Carved Timber Workstation Organizers
The Conceptual 'Forest Tidy' Organization Kit is Stackable
Two-in-One Rechargeable Desk Accessories
The 'Blazo' Appliance Concept Offers Cooling and Light
Hand-Dyed Desk Organizers
The Grovemade Desk Tray Comes in Three Sizes
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
Three-in-One Writing Utensils
The 'TP Pen' Rethinks Writing Utensil Design and Functionality
Fold-Away Sleek Workstations
The Flip Desk is Made with Inspiration from the Function of Laptops
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
3D-Printed Organization Stationary
Studio Hopkins Launches Melt, a Brand of 3D-Printed Products
Hybrid Professional Laptop Accessories
The Orbitkey Hybrid Work Duo Maximizes Organization
Home Office Starter Packs
Steelcase Enhances Convenience and Ergonomic Comfort
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Tubular Construction Desk Concepts
The 'Work Flow' Desk by Jing-Ciyuan Tang is Ultra-Functional
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Off-Kilter Desktop Accessories
The 'Wobbler' Concept Pen Holder by Arundhati Malkhede is Handy
Freestyle Desktop Printers
The Conceptual 'DUAL' Printer Device by Joonyeol Bae is Handheld
Minimalist Demure Designer Desks
The 'BACKUP' Desk by Deniz Aktay Minimizes Clutter
Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chairs
HON's Ignition Helps with Alleviating Back Pain
Customizable Desk Organizers
The 'Prisma' Helps Streamline Your Work Gadgets and Stationery
Angled Workstation Whiteboard Organizers
The FluidStance 'Slope' Supports Analog Note-Taking
Paper-Saving Printer Concepts
The Conceptual 'Roller Jet' Printer by Jisan Chung is Efficient
Homely Office Spaces
Johan Sundberg Arkitektur Emphasizes Material Juxtaposition in This Design
Comfy Printed Component Chairs
These 3D-Printed Chair Designs are Sustainable and Modern
All-in-One Laptop Workstations
The Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Tucks Away When Not in Use
Multifunctional Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp Provides Ambient or Targeted Light on a Desk
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Ergonomic 3D-Printed Pens
ADD APT is a "Superior Writing Tool" That is Incredibly Comfortable
Modular Reusable Notebooks
The Rocketbook Pro is Infinitely Reusable and More
Ergonomic Low-Gravity Stationary
The Gravity Pen Focuses the Center of Gravity at the Lower Design
Bright Colorful Workshop Offices
Office S&M Designs its Own Office in Hackney, London
Cardboard Cosmetics Refill Pouches
Freshly Refills Reduce Cosmetics Industry Waste
Minimalist Workstation Task Lights
The 'Quelle' Desk Lamp Concept by Anil Singh is Sophisticated
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Chair-Shaped Blanket Sweaters
The Desk Chair Wrap Offers Comfort When Working at a Desk
Supplemental Laptop Productivity Systems
The Sleeve Remote Work Kit Enhances Laptops
E-Ink Digital Wall Displays
Chester Chen Designs the Fusion to Maximize Productivity
Wireless Soft Desk Mats
The Journey ALTI Desk Mat has Wireless Charging Capabilities
Clamping Stationery Dispensers
The PELEG DESIGN 'ClampTape' Supports Stable Dispensing
Automated Worksite Printer Robots
The HP SitePrint Robot Prints Job Site Layouts with Ease
Portable Tech-Organizing Caddies
The Bellboy Desk Caddy Organizes Tech Essentials
Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories
Oakywood Updates Workspaces with Wooden Eco Designs
Polluted Air-Created Pencils
Wunderman Thompson & Otrivin Create the Pollution Capture Pencils
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Refillable Tank Desktop Printers
The HP Smart Tank 7000 Printers Have a Cartridge-Free Design
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Private Multifunctional Desk Furniture
Baldanzi & Novelli Design the Worklab for Narbutas
Rechargeable Cosmetic Pencils
Faber-Castell Cosmetics' Protopia Pencils are Refillable
Upcycled Bathroom Essentials
MaisoNovo's Modern Products Promote a New Way of Living
Comfort-Enhancing Office Spaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs the Relaxound Office
Intentional Modern Day Tools
Inside Then Out Boasts a Line of Elegant & Slick Minimalist Products
Minimalist Ergonomic Office Chairs
Sihoo's Product is Designed to Enhance Comfort and Support
Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs
The Arqus Desk Prioritizes an Airy Feel
Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs a Modern Workspace for Relaxound
Home Office Structural Solutions
INGRID is the Multifunctional Design for Those Who Work at Home
Sticky Note Printers
Mangoslab's Nemonic Gen 2 Brings Memo Making to a New Generation
Adaptable Mobile Professional Desks
The Airy Office Desk by Ivana Wingham Suits Any Needs
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables
Another Country Launches the Work Series II Table
Painting-Inspired Office Accessories
Guillaume Delvigne Draws Inspiration from Henri Matisse
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Paper-Based Appliance Packaging
Phillips Home Appliance Products are Repackaged Using DS Smith
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Faux Leather Desk Mats
Function 101's Desk Mat Pro is Organization-driven
Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags
The 'Workpod' Mobile Office Briefcase is Durably Designed
Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils
The 'PENTAPA' Mechanical Drop Pencil is Cleverly Designed
Lifestyle-Focused Ergonomic Desks
The Longevity Height Adjustable Desk is Hybrid Certified
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Eco-Friendly Laser Printers
These HP Laser Printers Reduce Energy Use by 30%
Standing Desk Workstations
Lazy Maisons is a Back-to-Back Standing Desk Workstation
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Sleek Water Dispenser Concepts
Lee Yi Chung Designs the Metapure Desktop Water Dispenser
Streetlamp-Inspired Workstation Lamps
The Herman Miller Ode Desk Lamp Makes a Chic Statement
Stylish Intelligent Printers
HP Launches New Powerhouse Office Printer
Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras
Paper Shoot's Cameras are Sustainable, Minimalist and Lightweight
Nature-Connecting Office Spaces
Hawkins\Brown Designs the Here + Now Office Buildings
Stylishly Functional PC Peripherals
The Waia 'neo' Ergonomic Mouse and Keyboard are Chic
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Sustainable Bamboo Standing Desks
FlexiSpot's Kana Pro Desk is Sleek and Visually Aesthetic
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Powerhouse Office Printers
LaserJet Meets Today's Workplace and Digitization Goals
Personal Productivity Planners
PlanPlume Increases Work-Life Balance Through Personalized Planning
Multifunctional One-Piece Stationary
Bravestorming Creates the Mover Erase Uni-size
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Japanese-Inspired Simplistic Offices
Okamura Presents its Lives Post + Beam Workspace Design
Minimalist Clip-Free Clipboards
The 'HINGE' Clipboard Maintains a Simple Design
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Personal Portable Whiteboards
DadiichiGosei Presents a New Innovative Whiteboard Notebook
Colored Printer Software Systems
Epson Debuts a Colored Shipping Label Software Called Label Boost
Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids
Plus Designs the Mecreicco Catch to Flip Papers Over
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Written-to-Digital To-Do Lists
Papper Let's Users Scan and Digitize Handwritten Notes and Lists
Virtual Office Solutions
Undesk is a Virtual Office Space and Productivity Tracker
Modern Business Card Scanners
Spreadly Scan Brings Networking to the Modern Age
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Customizable Certificate Makers
SmashingDocs Has a Certificate Maker to Suit Any Occassion
Goal-Celebrating Success Platforms
Office Depot Launches the Imagine Success Platform
Productivity-Enhancing Apps
FlowFinitee Provides Valuable Insights to Increase Your Productivity