The Journal
Notes on a
calmer desk.
Short, practical pieces on desk surfaces, materials and setups. Written by the studio, with no filler and nothing to prove.
9 pieces so far.
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Desk Mat vs Mouse Pad: Which One Do You Need?
A mouse pad covers the mouse area; a desk mat sits under your keyboard and mouse together. The real differences, when each one ...
What Is a Desk Mat? What It Does and Why Use One
A desk mat is a large, flat surface that sits under your keyboard, mouse, and hands. What it is for, how it differs from a mous...
Desk Mat vs Desk Pad: Is There a Difference?
A desk mat and a desk pad are, for most purposes, the same product sold under two names: a flat protective surface that sits un...
What Size Desk Mat Do You Need? The 900 by 400 Guide
The most common regret with a desk mat isn't the colour or the price, it's the size. Too small and your mouse runs off the edge...
How to Keep a Desk Mat Flat, Clean & Lasting
A good desk mat asks almost nothing of you. But two questions come up again and again: how do I get it to lie perfectly flat af...
Minimal Desk Setup Ideas for a Calmer Workspace
A minimal desk isn't an empty desk. It's a considered one, where everything on the surface earns its place, and the rest is out...
Leather vs Fabric Desk Mats: Which Suits Your Desk?
If you're shopping for a desk mat, you'll quickly hit a fork: leather or fabric? Both look good in photos, both protect the des...
What Makes a Desk Mat Premium? A Calm Buyer's Guide
A premium desk mat is defined by five things you can check before buying: a fine weave fabric surface, stitched edges, a full n...
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