It’s becoming increasingly easier to work from just about anywhere with the introduction of laptops, tablets and smart phones. More people are choosing alternative working arrangements such as their home, their car or anywhere they can find a Wi-Fi connection. Although working from these spaces may provide a greater convenience to the worker, stepping away from the traditional desk and chair arrangement presents new ergonomic challenges. One of these challenges is how to properly position or place your laptop or writing space with no desk. Especially when one is sitting on a couch or in a car, what is best in terms of ergonomic health? 

ErgoWorks always aims to provide answers to these types of questions. That’s why we’re highlighting some of our greatest new products for those workers that prefer an alternative work life, one that doesn’t involve a desk and suits their more on-the-go lifestyle. These items are easy to use, affordable, portable and designed to lessen the strain on your wrists and forearms when working in unconventional seating positions. 

Lap Desk – Black Faux Leather

This lap desk can be used in a variety of work situations while away from your desk – lounging on the couch, doing paperwork sitting on a bed or in the back seat of a car. It’s lightweight yet sturdy and has a micro-bead cushion that conforms to the shape of your lap. The spacious design can fit differing laptop sizes up to 17 inches. The classic faux-leather design is professional and comfortable, making it ideal choice for a working professional on the go. 

Lap Desk with Mouse Slide

Get rid of that oversized book you call your lap desk and give yourself the support of a micro-fiber padded lap desk with a retractable slide out surface for a mouse. The hard wood veneer surface and the comfortable microfiber pillow keep your laptop’s heat off your legs, which is better for you and better for the laptop. It has a sturdy and wide surface area to fit any sized laptop. The retractable slide out tray can be used for a mouse or any other additional materials. The cherry wood finish and lightweight design makes this lap desk a simple and professional choice.

Auto Exec WheelMate Extreme

This mobile desk attachment is perfect for using a 7 – 10 inch tablet or a smart phone and attaches easily to your steering wheel by turning the wheel upside down. It’s made of a smooth Birch Baltic natural wood with a blond wood finish and is also ideal for writing. The lightweight design makes it easy to install and bring with you anywhere. With over seven models to choose from, you can find the one that works best with your vehicle or other type of mobile office. 

The speed of life continues to increase as technology becomes more mobile and its use spreading into every industry. Whether you’re self-employed and make everywhere you go your office or you’re a working professional going from one client meeting to another, there are many options available to you to make your mobile lifestyle work for you in an ergonomically healthy way. Being committed to your job is great, so if you’re the type of person that squeezes work in between the trends of daily life, keep in mind ways to make your life easier while taking care of your ergonomic health.