Contour is a monitor-mounted corkboard concept designed by Adam Miklosi. Created for Apple's iMac, the accessory sits approximately 20 millimetres behind the display and forms a slim cork border around the screen. The frame provides space for pinned notes, photographs, reminders and printed documents while keeping them within view during work. Rather than occupying desk space, the design uses the perimeter of the monitor to create an integrated display area for physical materials.
Natural cork serves as the primary material, bringing a tactile surface and warm appearance to the workspace. The cork frame also functions as a subtle visual divider around the display, extending slightly beyond the screen without obstructing the viewing area. Miklosi developed the concept in collaboration with Corkway, a manufacturer specializing in cork-based products.
Image Credit: Adam Miklosi
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Peripheral Workspace Extensions
- Monitor-mounted accessories are turning unused screen edges into functional surfaces, creating opportunities for hybrid tools that expand productivity without increasing desk clutter.
- Analog-digital Task Blending
- Physical notes positioned beside digital workflows reflect demand for tactile organization systems that complement software-based productivity platforms.
- Natural Material Tech Accessories
- Cork-based computer add-ons signal a shift toward warmer, sustainable materials in electronics peripherals, opening space for design-led alternatives to plastic workspace products.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Office Accessories
- Desk organization products are evolving beyond standalone trays and boards as integrated monitor attachments redefine how professionals manage visible reminders and documents.
- Consumer Electronics
- Computer ecosystems increasingly support peripheral concepts that personalize hardware environments while preserving screen usability and workspace efficiency.
- Sustainable Materials
- Renewable cork applications in tech-adjacent products highlight growth potential for bio-based materials that combine tactile utility with lower-impact workplace design.
