4 Design Leaders on the Office Item They Can't Live WithoutFrom a stapler to a slingshot, these four office items have been deemed essential.
ByLynn Haller•
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Jake Nickell
Founder and CEO, Threadless, Chicago
Barnett Black Widow slingshot
barnettcrossbows.com, $9.99
"Would it be too flippant to say my favorite office product/desk accessory is my slingshot? It certainly helps clear the tension in the air and makes work fun, lightens the mood."
Lisa Cerveny
President of creative and culture, Hornall Anderson, Seattle
h2go soho 20-oz. water bottle
etsexpress.com, approx. $8 each (sold in bulk)
“水瓶是中流砥柱的每张桌子上ur office. It travels well, making its way to many all-important conference-room meetings. The clear bottle reminds us when it's time to refill, keeping us hydrated and healthy throughout the day. [With] the wide-mouth opening, it easily transforms into a wine glass or beer mug for the late afternoon. Plus, it fits comfortably in my hand, making it the perfect accessory for gesturing while I'm talking with my team."
Sir James Dyson
Founder and chief engineer, Dyson, Malmesbury, England
Folle 26 stapler
vintage
"Generally speaking, I don't like papers or memos. But it's even worse when they get unshuffled. The Folle stapler is a classic of Danish industrial design: simple, well-manufactured and enjoyable to use. It's made of stainless steel, hardened steel and iron, so it's serious. I've had mine since 1980, and it's still nicely satisfying to use--like the sound of German-engineered car doors closing."
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