John Beaver


Founder / Head of Legal

Founder of Desky

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With hands-on experience in product design, e-commerce growth, and supply chain management, John is a recognised voice on ergonomic workspace trends, the shift toward active working in home and corporate offices, and the operational realities of scaling a physical-product business in competitive digital markets. His perspectives have been featured in Forbes Australia and News.com.au, among other publications. John studied at The University of Queensland. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

John's Ergonomic Desk Setup

I love my desk setup because it makes my home office feel calm and inviting. The walnut timber desk is the highlight for me. The colour and grain give the whole room a warm, natural look. I switch between sitting and standing through the day, and the Pro+ chair keeps me comfortable when I’m locked into a task. It’s a space I enjoy working in every day.

Bureau assis-debout double en bois dur Desky
Dual hardwood standing desk - pheasantwood - black 72"
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Bureau assis-debout double en bois dur Desky

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
758 Reviews
$899.00 CAD+ with code: 'DUAL100'
Chaise Pulse Supportive Desky
Desky Pulse supportive desk chair

Chaise Pulse Supportive Desky

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
15 Reviews
$449.00 CAD+
Support d'écran minimaliste Desky
Desky Monitor Stand-Desky Canada

Support d'écran minimaliste Desky

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
287 Reviews
$101.15 CAD+ Up to 15% Off
Tiroir de bureau minimal Desky
Desky Minimal Under Desk Drawer-Desky Canada

Tiroir de bureau minimal Desky

4.8
Noté 4,8 sur 5 étoiles
87 avis
$109.65 CAD+ Up to 15% Off
Système intégré de câblage et d'alimentation de Desky
Desky Integrated Cable & Power Channel in black with 9 powers
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Système intégré de câblage et d'alimentation de Desky

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
690 Reviews
$59.90 CAD+

Tips for a more productive workday

50/10 focus cycles

Work 50 minutes deep, break 10 minutes. After 3 cycles, take a longer reset (20–30 minutes).

Batch email & chat

Check messages 2–3 times a day at set times. Turn off notifications outside those windows.

Block your calendar

Reserve focus blocks and defend them.

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