Ooni Koda 2

The first Anglepoise was designed in 1932 by George Carwardine, a car engineer who specialised in suspension. He worked out that a set of springs could balance a lamp arm so that it stayed in whatever position you left it. The Type 75 Mini is a smaller version of Sir Kenneth Grange’s redesign of the lamp. Grange also designed the nose of the InterCity 125 and the Kenwood Chef. The springs sit on the outside of the arm, it moves with very little effort and holds its position, and the shade points the light at your desk rather than into your eyes. It’s sized for a smaller desk, and it comes in a wide range of colours.

The Braun BC02 is a small analogue alarm clock designed by Dietrich Lubs, who spent decades at Braun working alongside Dieter Rams. It has a plain black dial, a yellow second hand, and nothing else on its face. The alarm is a crescendo beep that starts quietly and gets louder until you deal with it. There’s a snooze button, and a light for checking the time in the dark. It runs on a single AA battery and is small enough to take away with you. If your phone is currently your alarm clock, this gives you a reason to leave it charging in another room.

On the face of it, Bento is a minimal looking storage box… but it’s much much more than that. Inspired by the Japanese lunchbox, Bento is an innovative way to keep your working space clutter free with sections inside to keep your bits neatly organised. The magic, however, lays (quite literally) on the lid. Open or closed, the top of Bento acts as a versatile stand for your laptops, tablets, notebooks and documents. Sure, some people might think it’s just a box, but use it properly and Bento is the perfect companion for your productivity.