From the notebook

Make room
for the light.

A useful workspace begins with what is already there.

Before adding another lamp, move the desk. Natural light changes throughout the day; a workspace that acknowledges this can feel different without needing more objects.

Place the screen perpendicular to a window to reduce glare. Leave enough room to look away from it. Keep the surface clear where your hands naturally settle, rather than arranging everything into an elaborate system.

A room does not have to be finished to be comfortable. Sometimes the most useful change is simply making a little space.