The world-famous STABILO BOSS highlighter pen has a distinctive shape – but did you know it its design was a complete accident? The pen was being developed in the Schwanhäusser factory in Germany in the 1960s, and a whole team of designers had been trying to find a shape that would appeal to business customers. […]
An old printing press has been set up in a German media design college to introduce students to pre-digital typography. Tutors at Berlin’s Mediadesign Hochschule are encouraging young people to explore how designers worked in bygone days. Although many of the students will end up in a career where they create computer games and other […]
The search is on for a mystery woman who donated an extremely rare vintage Apple-1 computer worth $200,000 dollars to a recycling firm in Silicon Valley. The woman, thought to be in her 60s, is entitled to receive £100,000 – her share in the proceeds of the sale of the 1976 computer at a private […]
Have you got a pair of crazy trousers at home that look, well … just wrong? Get them out of the drawer and get all of your colleagues to find their wackiest pair of drainpipes, Oxford Bags or any other pair of mad trousers to wear in the office on June 26 for a great […]
An efficient filing system is worth having, and here’s why: if you can reduce the amount of time you spend looking for your papers by just three minutes every day, it will save you more than two working days a year! So spend a little time thinking logically about how to set up your filing […]
New job? It’s normal to dread the first day in a new office. But you can beat first day anxiety by following our top tips: Tip 1: Visualise success! Don’t allow your nerves to get the better of you: overcome anxiety with positive thinking. Strengthen your professional self-image by making a list of all your […]
Do you have a demanding job? It can be hard to keep on top at work, but here are six tips from Britain’s top bosses to achieve high productivity. Be crystal clear about your role and your goals, and don’t get distracted. Politely decline to take on work outside of your remit. Do your work in […]
World Cup fever is getting a grip on sports-mad Brits, who are prepared to spend a small fortune on football stickers this year. Manufacturers Panini expect UK punters to buy enough stickers to go all around the world – a staggering 25,000 miles, according to the Daily Mirror. This year some Facebook and Twitter users […]
UK businesses are being urged to “think smart” about working practices for the sake of their employees and company profits. The ninth annual Work Wise Week is a thought-provoking initiative which runs May 11-17. National Work from Home Day will take place on Friday May 16th. The week is being organised by Work Wise UK, […]
The Lego Movie has recently achieved box office domination, following on from the worldwide domination of Lego toys. And it’s not surprising the film is a hit – Lego hits a nostalgic note with adults too. If you grew up in the Western world then you role-played your way through childhood with Lego and Duplo. […]
Need some healthier lunch inspiration? Feeling the pinch on your bank account, and your time? Rising prices seem to be affecting everything, from groceries to energy. As a result, people are left looking for ways to cut back on expenses wherever possible. One expense that can quickly add up is lunch for work. To make […]
Setting up a small office, or already have one and need to make it more functional? Being a small team ourselves, we thought we’d share our list of the top 10 must-have items for your small office – some practical, some often overlooked, but all essential! Coat stand If you’ve ever walked into an office […]
4: Power on your mouse 5: Pair (if using Bluetooth) 6: Test 7: Adjust your settings (Optional) 8: Enjoy your wireless mouse Troubleshooting tips By following these steps, you should be able to set up your wireless computer mouse successfully. If you have any questions our team of experts is always on hand to help. […]
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