How to organise your office desk

A neatly organised, ergonomic, and clutter-free desk is essential for boosting productivity and working efficiently. It is indeed proven that maintaining a good level of order reduces stress levels, promoting a sense of control and mental clarity.

Read our blog to discover the best ways to organise your office desk, featuring many practical ideas for cable, socket, and space management!

The evolution of office desks

The rapid evolution of technology significantly impacts our daily lives.

Office desks, while retaining their fundamental purpose, are continually evolving. They now offer innovative features and enhanced performance to better meet modern needs.

The desk is undoubtedly a key example, as modern offices must strike the right balance between comfort, safety, design, and organisation.

Additionally, the growing trend of remote work and the development of high-performance, compact laptops are contributing to a gradual reduction in the size of standard office desks. The current norm for these desks now measures approximately 80x50 cm.

The portable, battery-powered devices we rely on daily necessitate quick charging solutions and fast connections. Consequently, modern desks should feature power strips that integrate plugs, USB ports, and electrification solutions to ensure connectivity, functionality, ergonomics, and versatility.

As workspaces evolve, the clutter is minimised to make way for the essentials: recessed multi-socket outlets, cable management systems, and ultra-compact laptops.

Enhancing office desk ergonomics

Enhancing the ergonomics of your office desk is crucial to fostering an environment that not only offers comfort and functionality but also upholds optimal safety standards in the workplace.

Aligned with European Union regulations, Legislative Decree 81/08 establishes essential guidelines to safeguard employee health in the workplace.

Consequently, the ergonomics of an office desk are critical as it seeks to optimise the system between work and human interaction, humans and machines, and machines and the environment. The goal is to enhance both psychophysical comfort and productivity.

Green light for footrests, wrist rests for mouse pads that enable comfortable and safe supports, ergonomic risers for laptops, and the latest solutions in desk cable management and recessed and concealed multi-socket outlets that offer the best ergonomics and  .

Eight strategies for a more ergonomic and organised desk

1. Starting with the basics: arranging desks in the office

The placement of desks is fundamental in any office layout. We recommend setting the desk perpendicularly to doors and windows, ideally in the centre of the room, avoiding positioning it against a wall. If space is tight, it's best to position the shorter side of the desk against a wall, making sure that doors and windows are on the sides, not directly behind the desk.

Why this arrangement? Placing your desk so you can see the doors and windows helps prevent screen glare and offers you a view outside when you need to give your eyes a break. This arrangement also ensures enough room to welcome visitors or colleagues into your office or studio.

Remember to maintain the proper distance between desks: the standard recommends 60-90 cm between desks (and 90-100 cm from other furniture) to allow easy passage of individuals and ensure sufficient privacy and concentration for workers.

2. Optimise space allocation

Space allocation is crucial! A functional and adaptable workspace can seamlessly accommodate any operational requirement. These spaces should provide a safe and comfortable environment while aligning with the company's brand image.

The work surface should be neat and coherent: allocate space for the monitor (preferably at the centre of the workspace), a notepad and pen holder, and a dedicated area for your agenda and documents. Concealed cable management solutions and multi-socket outlets can help optimise the use of space even in confined conditions.

3. Keep essentials within reach

Order fosters concentration and control, especially under pressure. Keep only the items you need at hand while performing tasks, discarding the unnecessary to avoid losing focus by searching for objects or devices.

4. Archive unnecessary items

This point complements the previous one: archive anything you don't need that could cause distraction and lack of concentration. Maintain a clean and organised workspace, including only items that support task completion.

Technological innovations have introduced cable management systems and multi-socket outlets, sophisticated solutions that provide significant ergonomic benefits by enhancing accessibility, safety, aesthetics, and functionality within their installation environment.

5. Organise wires and cables using desktop cable management systems

Technological innovations have introduced cable management systems and multi-socket outlets, sophisticated solutions that provide significant ergonomic benefits by enhancing accessibility, safety, aesthetics, and functionality within their installation environment.

Cable management systems promote optimal organisation of workspaces, aiding in:

• Reducing obstacles: recessed concealed function minimises obstructions in home and work settings, fostering a cleaner and safer environment.
• Mitigating accident risks: concealed power units or cable management systems prevent tripping hazards and accidental collisions, lowering the risk of injuries.
• Enhancing aesthetics and design: these solutions seamlessly integrate into their surroundings, contributing to improved aesthetics and interior design.
• Ensuring user-friendliness: recessed multi-socket outlets or cable management systems are easily accessible when needed, conveniently retracting into the desk surface after use. This facilitates socket access without the need to reach hidden areas or bend over to plug or unplug devices.
• Quick and effortless cleaning.

The ASA range offers recessed, concealed, and vertical cable management systems, providing minimalist and elegant design solutions for organising and hiding cables.

These solutions are elegantly designed for cable grouping and concealment, featuring minimalist aesthetics. They are next-generation products that innovate in their material selection, in shapes, sizes, and functions, ensuring effortless adaptation to any environment.

6. Opt for premium desk outlets

Innovations in technology have given rise to concealed recessed desk outlets that embody the essence of ergonomics and functionality.

Desk power units and cable management systems are meticulously designed for optimal ergonomics, facilitating seamless organisation and versatile multimedia capabilities. 

ASA presents a wide range of Plug&Play models tailored to accommodate various preferences, styles, and spatial constraints. Additionally, it offers a line of floor electrification systems available in multiple configurations: recessed, coplanar, free-standing or tower versions.

These modules are exceptionally suited for desk organisation, as they integrate the main international electrical plugs with USB ports and multimedia connectivity systems. Featuring discreet and compact designs, they boast innovative aesthetics crafted from premium materials with the highest quality finishes.

Compact solutions with innovative design, crafted from premium materials and boasting top-quality finishes: design power units, perfect for daily charging and connecting mobile devices, compatible with the finest USB-C fast charger systems, and offering the option to integrate Wireless Charger functionality.

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7. Create a comfortable environment

The area surrounding the desk should be inviting and inspiring to promote overall comfort and enhance productivity.

Personalising the desk with items such as computers, cable management systems, and power units is recommended. Additionally, adding gadgets, photos, or even a low-maintenance plant can inject colour and joy into the space.

8. Opt for adjustable monitor arms

Your monitor height is crucial: spending extended hours on the computer can strain your eyesight and posture. Positioning the PC at eye level is essential for maintaining the safety of your back and eyes.

Additionally, the line features prestigious and elegantly designed solutions that maintain the work surface flush when the monitor is not in use.

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One piece of advice: dedicate 5 minutes a day to decluttering your surroundings.

It's easy to create new habits, and a good daily routine helps to establish and solidify a practice. 5 minutes a day are enough to create the habit of keeping your desk tidy and not undermining your efforts to maintain an ergonomic and functional workspace.