4 Design Leaders on the Office Item They Can't Live Without From a stapler to a slingshot, these four office items have been deemed essential.
By Lynn Haller
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![Jake Nickell](https://assets.entrepreneur.com/article/jake-nickell-threadless.jpg)
![Barnett Black Widow slingshot](https://assets.entrepreneur.com/article/barnett-black-widow-slingshot.jpg)
Jake Nickell
Founder and CEO, Threadless, Chicago
Barnett Black Widow slingshot
barnettcrossbows.com, $9.99
"Would it be too flippant to say my favorite office product/desk accessory is my slingshot? It certainly helps clear the tension in the air and makes work fun, lightens the mood."
![Lisa Cerveny](https://assets.entrepreneur.com/article/hornall-anderson-lisa-cerveny.jpg)
![h2go soho 20-oz. water bottle](https://assets.entrepreneur.com/article/h2go-water-bottle.jpg)
Lisa Cerveny
President of creative and culture, Hornall Anderson, Seattle
h2go soho 20-oz. water bottle
etsexpress.com, approx. $8 each (sold in bulk)
"The water bottle is a mainstay on every desk in our office. It travels well, making its way to many all-important conference-room meetings. The clear bottle reminds us when it's time to refill, keeping us hydrated and healthy throughout the day. [With] the wide-mouth opening, it easily transforms into a wine glass or beer mug for the late afternoon. Plus, it fits comfortably in my hand, making it the perfect accessory for gesturing while I'm talking with my team."
![Sir James Dyson](https://assets.entrepreneur.com/article/sir-james-dyson.jpg)
![vintage](https://assets.entrepreneur.com/article/vintage-stapler.jpg)
Sir James Dyson
Founder and chief engineer, Dyson, Malmesbury, England
Folle 26 stapler
vintage
"Generally speaking, I don't like papers or memos. But it's even worse when they get unshuffled. The Folle stapler is a classic of Danish industrial design: simple, well-manufactured and enjoyable to use. It's made of stainless steel, hardened steel and iron, so it's serious. I've had mine since 1980, and it's still nicely satisfying to use--like the sound of German-engineered car doors closing."
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