Our friends at Gizmodo always come up with good ideas, and their list of top 7 tools to make the office suck less is no different. But we though we’d chime in with our own suggestions that may at times be less subtle, slightly braver, certainly silly and yet no less possible.
Check with your boss before buying any of these, of course. If you are the boss, we hope you have a sense of humor.
Carnivorous Creations Dome Terrarium
Ah, having plants in the office will always enhance the surroundings, and add a touch of class. But why not buy some meat eating plants while you’re at it? You heard that right. It’ll be novel, and you’ll learn much about the Venus Fly Trap, Cobra Lillies, Hooded Pitcher Plant and much more. But the first rule is to never tell people what you fed it while drunk at the office Christmas party. www.dunecraft.com
IdeaPaint
The dull white walls at work can feel oppressive and help induce boredom. But what happens when all of the walls become dry erase boards? This is a great way to share ideas no matter where you are in the office, as you can now write and erase on any paintable surface, and we’re sure you can find some free space to air your grievances. www.ideapaint.com
Shake Rattle and Roll
There are countless ways to occupy yourself while on a conference call, but why not be doubly productive by taking all your spare change and organizing them into neat little rolls? This is perfect for those who continually collect a big pile of change in their desk, as well as the slightly obsessive compulsives who like to have systems in place in every aspect of their lives. www.magnif.com
Chalk Board Mug
We see many uses for this mug. Say, for example, you want to warn your co-workers that you are not in a good mood. Or what if you want to draw attention to how great your bonus was this year? You can even keep some spare ones of these in your desk to give away as a birthday gift on the fly – just make sure to spell the recipient’s name correctly. How much easier can it get? www.spoonsisters.com
The Inverted Cubicle
If there was one workstation that we could choose for ourselves, it would hands down be this one. Still just a concept from the design geniuses at o4i, this triangular desk gives you a personal workspace, a standing presentation area as well as a chair where one can stretch out and even nap. Want to keep up at the office for longer periods of time? Then you best invest in a set of these. Seriously. We just put it in a memo. www.o4i.com
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