April 2013
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Minimalism, infographed →
Rince and repeat. Seriously though, this is how it’s done. There really shouldn’t be much more to it.
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Writers' Rooms →
The Guardian presents a series focusing on the spaces in which writers create. It hasn’t been updated in several years, but with over one hundred different writers profiled (including such names as Rudyard Kipling, Martin Amis, Ian Rankin, Michael Morpurgo, Simon Callow and Roald Dahl) it’s certainly worth a browse. Along with the images are some lovely insights from the authors...
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March 2013
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“Simplicity is not about making something without ornament, but rather about...”
– Taken from a piece in The New Yorker by Christoph Niemann detailing the experience he had creating an app, Petting Zoo. Via Jason Kottke.
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15 Things →
Many of you reading this (and myself, writing it) will be surrounded by no small number of things. We don’t like to admit it, but the truth is we don’t need most of the clutter we convince ourselves to buy. Yet we keep on buying it all. And gradually, all these things we thought would help us become more productive become a hindrance rather than a help. The less you have to distract...
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Support Simple Desks
Simple Desks is a small site, but takes a lot of time to maintain. Sometimes it can take a few hours a day to find content, write posts, respond to mail and fix issues. Along with a full time job my time is therefore very, very limited. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a joy to be a part of this site and its surprisingly large - and altogether lovely - following. However if the site is to be...
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A new coat of paint
Hello everyone! Thank you for being so patient over the last few months. Finally - finally - Simple Desks is back, and with a spruced up design to shake off the cobwebs.
Gradually this week posting will resume, the aim being to post a rough tally of six entries a day once everything is back up to speed.
Thanks to everyone for their kind messages of support.
January 2013
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A long two weeks
It’s been several months since I last updated Simple Desks. You might remember that before the long absence I had planned to upgrade the site a little bit. Unfortunately as I worked on these upgrades my life underwent a few changes which, until now, have dominated most of my time.
I’ve managed to get a handle on things, and I’m pleased to finally let you all know that in the...
September 2012
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August 2012
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On submissions and you lovely readers
I owe much of the success this site has seen in recent months to you, the readers. Your support, kindness and engagement have been inspirational. In particular, your submissions help enormously. They help elevate Simple Desks above the run of the mill workspace blogs that litter the internet, and for that I am very, very grateful. They are so important for one simple reason: they represent...
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Weekly Remainders: time to get your hands dirty
Some germs, outdoor offices, space saving tips and an infographic: it’s this week’s remainders.
Why Women’s Workspaces Have More Germs & Where You Should Be Cleaning: The title is misleading - the advice here is useful to all. Keeping a workplace clean is important, and this gives a few insights into the areas which accumulate the most - often unseen - dirt. From...
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Updates to previous entries: August 16th, 2012
The following post has been updated with additional or corrected information:
Double Desk
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Weekly Remainders: An Advice Special
What desk to buy (or build!), what to do with it once you’ve bought it, and some simple desktop wallpapers to match your simple workspace: it’s this week’s remainders.
Little Thing: Desks: An article by Ben Brooks detailing the things you need to think about before purchasing a new desk. Full of good advice. From The Brooks Review.
10 Steps to a Home Office You’ll...
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July 2012
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Weekly Remainders: Blast from the Past
Every week there are a ton of entries that never get posted on Simple Desks. Sometimes, they don’t quite match the focus of the site, or I don’t feel their quality merits inclusion. Whatever the reason, I often wish I could show them to you nonetheless, but without the prominence given to regular posts. Inspired by Lifehacker’s ‘Remains of the Day’, I’ve decided...
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