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On Your Desk

PaulCostley (12 pencils) | Fri, 2011-11-04 18:49
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I'm starting a HUGE purge of my home office space and was wondering what you think are "essential" items for a graphic designer to have on or near their desk.

Aside from my computer, printer, phone and other required equipment, I am keeping analogue materials (paper, pencils, pens, etc.) and several design books for inspiration - like a recent Photoshop tutorial/tips book, and this little gem: Johannes Itten - The Elements of Colour.

http://www.olivertomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/2350869559_dd56ed9c46_o.jpg

I want to declutter, but still have useful and inspirational things at-hand.

What do you keep on your desk?

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Paul Costley

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Anders | Wed, 2011-11-09 02:25

Pen, sketching paper, PC.

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Art D. Rector | Wed, 2011-11-09 22:02

2 Macs, speakers, tiny personal alarm clock with my company logo, iPod (nano), calculator, pile of pens, coffee cups with more pens, deck of cards, stress ball, post-it notes...

Highly recommend the purge. Just did my house - cleaned the closets and everything else. Took it over to goodwill.

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