If you’re a creative person, then you’re bound to spend a substantial amount of your time at the desk. You either type away to glory or even have your meals on there. Hence, it’s important to have a unique and innovative desk design that perfectly meets your creative thinking needs and working styles. The perfect desk can put you in the right mindset, helping your creative juices flow seamlessly, while also pushing you to achieve your daily productivity goals and complete your tasks. And, we’ve put together a collection of innovative, well-designed, and highly functional desk designs that will make a great fit for your office. Have a look!
1. The Time Table
This desk is truly unique and one-of-a-kind as it makes the passing of time visible and tangible, allowing you to maintain and build a personal relationship with the time you invest in activities, projects, and other work.
Why is it noteworthy?
It features a sub-table, which moves up and down, changing its elevation as time passes before returning to its base state at the lowest point. Think of it as a time, like a reverse hourglass, that slowly demonstrates the movement of time visually.
What we like
- It enables you to log and measure time and be aware of how much time you’re spending there, allowing creative people to take a much-needed break from their work
What we dislike
- The desk could also become a bit distracting for those who have issues with focusing
2. DEN Desk
Called the DEN Desk, this unique and innovative desk is a perfect fit for creative thinkers, as it lets them build their desk just the way they like it! With the Den Desk, it feels like you’re playing with LEGO!
Why is it noteworthy?
You can start with the most basic setup and then grow your desk by adding other parts or accessories, from monitor mounts to even a cabinet on the side. You can slot in a desktop at an angle, and build a corner desk if you like!
What we like
- You can assemble and disassemble the various pieces with relative ease, allowing you to build a desk that caters to your needs and requirements
What we dislike
- Bulky, space-consuming design that is not an ideal fit for homes with space constraints
3. Buddyhub Desk
Creative thinkers and workers often need their own space to think and come up with fresh ideas, they need the chance to detach from the rest of the world. Dubbed the Buddyhub Desk, this cozy-looking, round-edged desk is great for giving you some private space. It features a sound-absorbing fabric panel that is wrapped around the outer edge.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Buddyhub Desk works as a private cocoon, allowing you to work without being disturbed by other employees. The innovative sound-absorbing fabric panel is available in a range of soft and pastel colors, creating a colorful and cute desk.
What we like
- Can be customized with a wide range of optional accessories
What we dislike
- There are similar designs in the market, nothing to make it really stand out
4. Linea Desk
The Italian furniture brand Porro created the Linea collection that was designed by late postmodernist architect and designer Medini a couple of years ago. The collection includes a quirky and colorful writing desk that is ideal for those who need to indulge in some creative writing.
Why is it noteworthy?
Mendini created the designs by defining them with stunning cellulose acetate surfaces that feature inlays in primary colors. The writing desk is an excellent space to write and get your creative juices flowing.
What we like
- Characterized by bold and bright colors, with playful contrasts between light and dark colors
What we dislike
- The aesthetics may be considered too quirky by some people, and not preferred by everyone, as it may not suit all interior styles
5. The eFloat Go 2.0
Called the eFloat Go 2.0 is the perfect adjustable standup desk built for those creative thinkers and workers who spend hours on their desks without really moving. The desk is simple and precise, and equipped with advanced anti-collision sensors.
Why is it noteworthy?
The eFloat Go 2.0 consists of a height-adjustable table base equipped with updated sit/stand technology. Anti-collision sensors and quiet motors were added to the desk to ensure smooth and hassle-free transitions between both modes.
What we like
- The desk is easy and efficient to install while also having a wide range of work surfaces and depths
What we dislike
- The desk has metallic and sharp edges, so not advisable to be placed around children
6. Pill Writing Desk
The Pill Writing Desk is a unique and innovative desk design with an unusual shape that’s quite eye-catching when closed, and super functional when open. It works as a furniture design, while also looking like minimalist art.
Why is it noteworthy?
It has a unique circular form that comes firmly wall-mounted, which makes it quite comparable to a wall-hung painting rather than a 4-legged floor-resting desk.
What we like
- Features an upper semicircle that functions as a writing space with enough storage for your belongings
What we dislike
- Because of its unique shape, the desk looks difficult to clean and maintain
7. Intermodality Desk
The Intermodality desk is inspired by the prominent and impressive role and place of grand pianos in homes. It features a design that follows the cues of the large instrument, the shape and size is much like that of a piano.
Why is it noteworthy?
Crafted from antiqued plywood, the desk has a creative and unique design, making it an excellent fit for creative employees, who need a dose of inspiration whenever they enter their office.
What we like
- Features copper trimmings that add a touch of finesse to the desk
What we dislike
- The desk is quite big and bulky and isn’t well-suited for smaller homes
8. Axis
This desk is another excellent option for the creative workers out there! Dubbed Axis, this mechanical standing desk concept enables you to enjoy the perks of a healthy working lifestyle without breaking the bank. It doubles up as a temporary bookshelf for those who love reading to support a creative line of thinking.
Why is it noteworthy?
It makes use of a simple axis mechanism, which allows the larger desk surface to move up or down as needed. A part of the desk also remains in position and is a great place to store supplies, books, and organizers.
What we like
- Doubles up as a temporary bookshelf
- Replacement parts are easy and cheap to purchase
What we dislike
- There is the risk of objects falling/rolling off the desk when we transform the desk
9. Nice Chair
This unique-looking chair is intended to be a disassembled chair and it is called the Nice Chair! The Nice Chair is designed to occupy minimum space and can be easily assembled and disassembled, and it features a desk surface, allowing it to function as a workspace as well.
Why is it noteworthy?
What makes the Nice Chair unique and innovative is that it can function as a rocker, or as an ordinary chair to sit on, or as a workspace. You can also slide a tabletop between the ridges on the arms of the chair, to convert it into a workspace, that can hold and store your work accessories.
What we like
- Multifunctional furniture design that can switch between two different modes
What we dislike
- There is no way to stop the chair from rocking while working it seems, which can be annoying and distracting
10. Sui Desk Chair
If you’re a creative person, you probably prefer creative and out-of-the-box designs, and the Sui Desk Chair is one such design. It can transform into a working desk from a casual chair, allowing you to either work on it or sip some coffee and read your favorite book.
Why is it noteworthy?
It has a hybrid and multi-purpose structure, and it allows you to have freedom of movement, even though it is a desk design. It provides you with private and semi-public spaces, depending on how you want it to swivel.
What we like
- Made using wood that is “grown with respect for the land” and metal parts that are built from 99% recyclable steel, making it an eco-friendly furniture option
What we dislike
- Could make your sedentary lifestyle more sedentary if you already have one, making it tough to move around
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