More than you may have realised, stationery’s designs and colours can have a significant impact on mood and productivity. And if you or your staff use products reflecting your preferences or personality, it can contribute to a more enjoyable, engaging work environment generally.
The difference design can make
The right design helps create a more inspiring, efficient workspace. And if it looks great, stationery can also boost motivation, creativity and lessen digital fatigue, ultimately enhancing productivity.
Even just writing with a favourite pen or organising notes in a high-quality notebook can make you feel calm and happier. Optimal designs will also give easier access to information, streamline workflows and help prioritise tasks, while making scheduling and planning more efficient.
Here are a couple of other pointers:
- Playful designs
These could include fun patterns, quirky designs and stationery that catches the eye and is visually appealing and interesting to look at. These types of items can minimise stress and just make someone feel happier, which will always lead to improved productivity.
- Keeping it simple
If stationery has a clean, uncluttered and minimalist design, you encourage concentration and focus. So such products are good for tasks for which your mind needs to be clear and equally uncluttered.
How colour can influence productivity
- Warm shades: These include orange, yellow and red, which are linked to creativity, energy and motivation. Red conveys a sense of urgency, while yellow stimulates optimism and creativity. Orange, meanwhile, is good for collaborative spaces.
- Cooler hues: These incorporate blues, purples and greens and are relaxing to look at, so can improve concentration.
- Neutral shades: Beige and grey, for example, create a sophisticated, professional look and feel and can be calming without being over-stimulating.
Using colour and design to enhance productivity
If you’re doing something for which you need your full concentration, choose blue or green or another ‘cool’ hue. Being more creative? Opt for yellow or orange or something similarly vibrant. Strike the right combination of dull and bright shades by going for a mix that promotes a good balance of focus and relaxation.
You can also organise stationery and tasks with colour-coding, so that you can find what you need more easily.
Ultimately, when it comes to choosing stationery, you need to pick products which make you feel motivated, comfortable and inspired. But colour and design can play a more important role in this than you may have appreciated.
An array of colours and designs when you order stationery from Octopus Office
At Stockport-based Octopus Office Products, we supply an extensive line-up of everything you need to run your office or other workspace efficiently and effectively. And we’ve been operating in the north-west for well over two decades.
Check out all our different writing implements, notepads, desktop accessories, folders and more.
What’s more, our stuff comes in so many different colours and designs that you’re bound to find something that’s perfect for you. Plus our prices are highly competitive and we run business accounts, with these customers enjoying even greater savings.
We offer same-day delivery across the north-west using our own vehicles, or next-day shipping UK-wide thanks to our network of trusted couriers. Prefer to collect your order yourself? You can do that from our Stockport trade counter.
Shop online – and call 0161 429 8118 or 0161 672 7330 with any queries, or email sales@octopus-co.uk.