Get Organized Pittsburgh

I have been in so many offices where the design is beautiful but it does not work the person’s organizational style. Here are so things to look for when purchasing a desk.

Look at the Size
Many people don’t really think carefully about how a laptop or monitor will fit on the desk. Consider where the cord will be, where the keyboard will be and most importantly—where is the work space! Even the most techno savvy people need to be able to have work space on the desk top.

Where is the Drawer?
Our center drawers have been replaced with keyboard trays! Where does all that stuff go? A good desk has a narrow top drawer for small desk supplies. If your desk does not have that be sure to allow enough space for containers on your desktop or using products that can hang to use vertical space.

Horizontal or Vertical
Storing items vertically promotes action! Having a file drawer as part of your desk makes keeping your desktop clear EASY! If that drawer is not integrated into your desk, you need to have an easy place to put away processed papers. It is also powerful to place your active paper in stand up desk top sorter. This will stage items for each day so that you will have what you need at your fingertips! Horizontal tray seem to collect things rather than to keep things flowing. Be very careful to assign a function to these trays that is not storage.

Placement
Consider your style. Are you easily distracted? Are you highly visual? Do you want to face a wall, window or doorway?
Do you have enough space for an “L” shaped desk or a credenza that would allow for an area for work and a space for computing?

Adding functionallity that matches your style will set you up for success!