The story may seem unbelievable.

At Evodesk, we credit ourselves with helping the desk evolve into a customizable and amazing standing desk. However, science took over and our standing desk took the next evolutionary leap all on its own. Here is an account from our engineer Shane:

“I came in and there it was. The Evodesk standing desk was just looking at me with these incredible eyes and I stopped in my tracks. I mean [voice breaks] how are you prepared to see the next stage in standing desk evolution?”

Our legal team states that I have to warn you about what you are about it see. If you continue to scroll you will see the self-aware Evodesk standing desk. We must warn you, this may be a shock.

We know. It is intense. Much like the discovery of the ninja lanternshark and the ongoing studies to find Planet X, this is a vast universe that still manages to produce surprises and wonder: like the self-aware Evodesk standing desk.

We are still trying to understand everything that happened to make the Evodesk standing desk evolve, but this may take years of testing. In the meantime, you can still purchase our non-self-aware Evodesk standing desks.

While they don’t greet you in the morning with warm, thoughtful eyes, you can still program them to rise and lower to your perfect ergonomic heights for sitting or standing. You can also choose from over 200,000 unique combinations of features and styles for the perfect standing-desk adaptation for you. That is pretty amazing in and of itself. And starting at only $599, it’s truly evolutionary.

Plus if you really want to, just add googly eyes for a couple of bucks, or class up your standing desk with a monocle or tiny top hat.

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The Coolest Office Plants For Your Standing Desk

1. Air Bonsai

This Kickstarter idea for an office accessory is one of the coolest things that I’ve seen and it would look awesome on the Evodesk standing desk. Imagine a floating, spinning bonsai tree on top of your height adjustable standing desk. The future has arrived my typing friends!

2. USB Flower Pot

“I like things that multitask like I do.” Say no more overachiever, and check out this flower pot that doubles as an electronic device. Think of it like a floral giga pet. Plug the USB into your PC and the flower pot will remind you when it needs to be watered. It even reminds you about sunshine and care. So even people with black thumbs have more of a chance at keeping their little desk plants alive.

3. “It’s a me! Mario desk plants!”

Nothing says I have a love for classic video games like a Super Mario Bros. desk plant. Whether you go with the piranha pipe plants, or some adorable level-up Mario mushrooms, the whole office (at least the coolest people) will admire your gamer style.

4. Zen Gardens

Here is where three awesome things combine: color, zen garden design, and a plant. Not only can you de-stress with doodling, but you can also enjoy a pick-me-up from the vibrant, colored sand.

If designing isn’t in your wheelhouse, you can play it safe with the less colorful, but equally cool yin yang desktop garden from Buddha Groove.

5. Book Planters

When I saw these book planters, I couldn’t beleieve how they have been missing from my life… and my standing desk. Crafted by Mitsubai Tokyo, these standing desk stand outs are sure to have people visiting your desk.

For other cool desk plants or office designs, check out our Ultimate Office Design board on Pinterest. And for that epic standing desk that’ll be the perfect place to put those office plants, check out Evodesk.

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If you are trying to start your day earlier, don’t worry, we wouldn’t leave you to figure it out on your own. Here are some easy tips and tricks to wake up early.

In addition to these tricks for waking up early, here are a couple more:

• Snooze Button: Don’t use a snooze button. It’ll confuse your body and it could leave you feeling more tired than if you had gotten up the first time.
• Natural Light: Natural light helps your brain wake up and if you sleep with the blinds open, the morning sun could be a great wake up call.
• Warm Room: It can be even harder to get out of bed if the room is cold, with those blankets looking too good to pass up. If the room is warmer, it makes it easier to get out of bed.

Hopefully these tips on how to get up early will help you jump start your day. And once you have been super productive, you can keep that productivity going with your Evodesk standing desk. Known to give a boost in energy, your Evodesk standing desk is ready to carry that get-it-done momentum throughout the day.

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Do plants really make a difference?

More Productive

In a study from Dr. Chris Knight and others, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, he set out to see how much of a difference plants can have in the office. To start, he went to minimalist offices that didn’t really have pictures or desk decorations. Once he added plants to the office, he found that the employees became 15% more productive. When everyone could see a plant from their desk, he explained that if, “there’s something to get you psychologically engaged you are happier and you work better.”

Cleaner Air

B.C. Wolverton, in an article from NASA, found that growing house plants inside can help to eliminate VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in the air. VOCs are bad news, which is why we keep them out of our standing desk process. All of the Evodesk standing desks are finished in the U.S. without toxic chemicals so pairing that clean air with a desk plant can help you get even better air.

Less Stress

In a UTS research study, they found that office plants make a huge difference when it comes to stress. In three months, they noted that employees with plants at their desks were 30-60% less stressed and had reduced negative feelings. On the opposite side of the coin, people without plants had a 20-40% increase in stress and negativity. Here are the surprising stats:

• 37% less anxiety
• 58% less depression
• 44% less anger
• 38% less fatigue

All in all, plants seem to be making a big difference in the workplace. And if you put one of those plants on your Evodesk standing desk, watch out because you are in for even more perks. Studies have shown that standing desks can have an increase on productivity, focus, creativity and even your mood. So imagine the possibilities of combining an office plant with an Evodesk standing desk. Can you even handle how awesome you would be?

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The SXSW Gaming Expo takes place on March 17- 19, and if you love gaming of all kinds, from board games and card games to PC and mobile games, there is something for you to enjoy.

When the SXSW Gaming Expo starts tomorrow, there will be a number of different events to enjoy:

• The Geek Stage alone will have celebrities combined with brand new gaming footage.
• For the fan, you can watch the ESports Tournament Stage that will have players battling it out.
• The Indie Corner has 40 awesome games for you to try out, and you can help decide which one could win the Gamer’s Voice award.
• Need a break from video games? Check out the Tabletop Experience with over a hundred board games from the classics to the newest.
• Want to enjoy a PC game? The Free Play PC Arena let’s you play and even enter tournaments.
• The 4th Annual Cosplay Competition takes place on Saturday so you can interact with your favorite heroes.
• Ready for the future of gaming? Check out the Gamer’s Voice Stage where the indie gamers will be pitching their latest and greatest.
• “I used to play that game and there were only two buttons.” Relive the wonder at the Videogame History Museum.
• Forget March Madness. See the best mods for your favorite games at the Mod Madness stage.
• And last but not least, the Free Play Arcade Bunker has some of your choice arcade games from when you were little and some of your top recent games that have been redone for the arcade world!

When it’s all said and done, the SXSW Gaming Awards will take place on Saturday and there are tons of different categories from favorite streaming personality to best independent video game. You can see the full list in the link above and cheer on your favorites after you’ve sampled them yourself. This SXSW Gaming Expo is truly a great even for anyone who loves gaming.

And for anyone who really loves gaming, there is a gaming desk for that. The Evodesk gaming desk has several features that make it the ideal gaming experience for a player or a Twitch streamer. From the EvoGuard coating that makes your desk feel like “one big mouse pad” to the Ergo Edge design that gets you closer to the game and the action, there are a number of different features to enhance your gaming experience. As one standing gamer put it, playing at a standing gaming desk helped him, “feel more like a commander.” And when you’re gaming, isn’t that exactly what you want?

Checkout our standing gaming desks and if you are local like us, check out the SXSW Gaming Expo.

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We know. Everyone is busy. If you want to work out, it can be the biggest chore and such a time consuming hassle that you could be throwing in the towel before you even get a drop of sweat on it. We hear you. So why not use the time you already have?

How many hours do you spend sitting at your desk? A lot I’m guessing. If you need a desk for work, that’s a minimum of eight hours a day just to start. So to all of my bloggers, graphic designers, engineers, and anyone who needs a tech tether I hear you. Every person who needs to work at their desk, from office workers to work-from-home people, spend hours in front of their screens, so I say with a standing desk you don’t have to spend all of that time sitting. You can stand.

Keep typing, keep working, but alternating between sitting and standing has been shown to burn more calories. Like a lot more than just sitting. In a study they added up your calorie burning if you were to stand for 3 hours a day at work for a year and they equated it to 30,000 calories and eight pounds of fat that you could burn. Just from standing. In the same time that you already spend sitting.

And if you are a gamer or streamer, you can game at your standing desk. In fact, some gamers prefer a standing desk, because they say it helps them get in the zone. remember when you used to play video games as a kid and you would stand up and jump and move your arms to make your player go faster? It’s like that.

With an Evodesk standing desk, you can even take it up a notch with a treadmill attachment. This is an easy way to squeeze in some extra steps without leaving your work. A study has shown that working at a treadmill standing desk helped the participants increase their health and productivity. Another study even showed that the people who worked at a treadmill desk lost up to eight pounds in a year. Getting a treadmill standing desk attachment is an easy way to make time for fitness when you normally would have none.

So here is your game plan for the next #FlexFriday. Make time to get fitter by using a standing desk or a treadmill desk. Check out which Evodesk standing desk design looks just right for your home gym, I mean home office.

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“This is one of the best-looking open world games I have ever played…”

-Boomslangg

The world is ready for a loot-shooter, MMO that balances story with a seamless open world.

Missions, side missions, joining your friends or playing a solo campaign, the options are incredible. There are so many epic features that the Independent questions if The Division  could be a Destiny killer.

For those of you who don’t know, The Division takes place after a virus has hit New York City. You are one of the soldiers sent to keep the peace, discover the truth, and help rebuild the city. The amazing part to me is the “Dark Zone” or pvp area where anything goes. You can choose to trust AI or other players (agents) or you can “go rogue” and attack, trying to steal their gear for yourself. This gray area brings choices back to shooter games that will have real results and repercussions other than different colors. #sorrynotsorry #MassEffect

One of the reasons that The Division could be especially immersive with a standing gaming desk like the Evodesk is that it is a “cover-based game.” Instead of crouching while your player walks, he can choose an object to take cover behind, sprint to it, and duck. You’ll need to be smart about your surroundings, plan your next move, and take cover with different positions. Standing at a gaming desk while you’re playing The Division could help you feel more immersed in the world. This is an action-packed, on-your-toes, look-alive game and sitting just isn’t going to cut it. And as other gamers put it, standing at a gaming desk can make the experience more intense and it can make you feel more involved in the game.

Plus, if you are planning to call in sick tomorrow (cough cough) alternating between sitting and standing at a gaming desk can boost your energy for more game time. Who needs sleep when your bunker needs more doctors and engineers?

One of the special features of the Evodesk standing gaming desk is the EvoGuard coating. While this finish is smooth to the touch, it actually has thousands of microscopic light-reflecting points for advanced mouse tracking. And in The Division, gamers are raving about the shooting feel and accuracy. You wouldn’t want a clunky mouse or over-the-hill mouse pad to throw off your skills?

Check out why an Evodesk standing gaming desk could make you feel like a member of The Division,  and for a great summary of all the reasons why this game is making people do this dance…

check out this video from Boomslangg. Just a heads up, there are some violent game-play images.

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In a previous post, I talked about how often I find myself dancing at my standing desk. If I hear the right song, my fingers will start typing with an intense rhythm, my head will bob in time, and the writing will just flow. Writing for hours can be tough, especially if you are stuck in a chair at a desk that doesn’t let you get up and dance. So while I’m working, I put on music to keep my creative mood and mindset right where I need it. After enjoying our first blog post “Top Standing Desk Dance Songs V1” we had to make another. Now press the height-adjustable button on your Evodesk standing desk, go up to standing level, and put on your…

K.C. and the Sunshine Band- Boogie Shoes

Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars- Uptown Funk

Janet Jackson- All For You

Wham!- Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

Taylor Swift- Shake It Off

Flo Rida featuring T-Pain- Low

LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock- Party Rock Anthem (skip to 1:30)

Queen- Don’t Stop Me Now

Cyndi Lauper- Girls Just Want To Have Fun

MC Hammer- U Can’t Touch This

Ricky Martin- Livin’ La Vida Loca

Dancing is a fun way to burn extra calories at your standing desk. And when you are dancing to Wham! it feels as far away from a workout as possible. Keep moving, and if you follow Cornell’s 20-8-2 rule of how long to spend sitting, standing and moving at your standing desk, you’ll be golden. Check out which Evodesk standing desk, would look best on the dance floor aka your office.

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How To Get Back In The Zone

Beat the slump and get back on track with these tips to improve your focus and enhance your drive.

Take A Walk

I just took a walk in the gorgeous 74 degree weather of Austin and I feel rejuvenated. Getting some sun, a cool breeze and some fresh smells has really helped to reset my brain and come back to my desk with a fresh outlook and perspective.

Stand Up At A Standing Desk

Shocking I know, but of course this is our top tip. A standing desk like the Evodesk is a huge factor in improving focus. In one study, several people who tested a standing desk noticed that they were able to focus better. By having the mindset of “I can sit down once I finish this,” they were able to have a higher level of concentration and to kick the urge to multitask.

Listen To Pump-You-Up Music

When it comes to me, faster the tempo the faster I type. Or if it is a song that I am especially feeling, it’ll get my head booping and my fingers flying. If I’m standing and typing and my jam comes on (I’m looking at you Bruno Mars) good luck because my blog post may be done before I hit replay. And if you need some dancing music to get your jump start your mood, check out this blog post about top dancing songs to rock out to at your standing desk.

Take A “Me Break”

If you have been hitting your head against the wall trying to come up with a great idea and all you’re getting is a headache, take a mental break. Walk away from your desk, distract yourself with an activity, and basically think about anything that is not the problem you are trying to solve. On some of the teams I’ve worked on, we have taken breaks to play laser tag, glow-in-the-dark golf, or went to catch a movie (I know my life has been amazing). And honestly, when I’ve been having fun and not stressing over it, that has birthed some of my greatest ideas.

Eat A Snack

No one wants to deal with someone at work who is hangry. Fuel your body, get the right nutrients, and put your brain in top thinking shape. Plus, if you eat the right brain food at a standing desk your body will be pumping all that goodness with a faster heart rate and an improved metabolism to get your feeling better.

Social Time

When your day is tough it might be time to call in for backup. If you work with your best friend, then awesome and you are super lucky. Ask for a hangout break and gets some laughs and conversation to put you in a better mindset. If you don’t work with them, give them a call or even some hilarious texting might suffice.

We hope you enjoyed our top tips to get your focus back. If you can think of any more, please leave them in the comments. And if you want to take a “me break” to look at the Evodesk standing desks, that sounds like a great idea to me. Because when it comes to hitting a slump at work…

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And trust me, you don’t have to be a great stancer to dance at your standing desk. Some simple side-to-side movement are just fine and give you extra calorie burning (bring it #FlexFriday). I can’t really speak to those though because I am more of a mouthing-the-words, rocking out kind of standing-desk dancer. Thank goodness I work with such cool people who don’t mind and even sing along with me sometimes. We have been known to rock the office with a standing desk dance party. While I think I look this cool while I’m dancing at my standing desk…

I’m sure it’s closer to this.

So without further adieu, here is my blogging playlist for songs that get me dancing at my standing desk. And everyone from the office threw in their favorite dance jams for a pretty epic playlist. Some are guilty pleasures, some are classics, and all are guaranteed to get you out of your standing desk and on your feet.

Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse- Valerie

Michael Jackson- Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough

(Honestly anything Michael Jackson really. The team had a very hard time picking one as opposed to an entire post of our Michael Jackson favorites.)

Meghan Trainor- Dear Future Husband

Ini Kamoze-  Here Comes The Hotstepper

Justin Bieber- Love Yourself

La Bouche- Be My Lover

Whitney Houston- I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Fatboy Slim- Weapon of Choice

Beyonce- Single Ladies

Drake White- It Feels Good

Van Morrison- Brown Eyed Girl

Walk The Moon- Shut Up And Dance

There are thousands we missed, and we may even put out a second volume of our standing desk dance playlist (or stancer playlist- don’t worry we are making this word happen). To bring the dance floor to your office try out this playlist while working at your standing desk. Whether you are blogging, gaming, or working, a standing desk doesn’t chain you to your desk. Check out the Evodesk standing desk designs here and see which one would look best next to all of your sweet dance moves.

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