When it comes to branded office product ideas, the workplace is full of opportunities to keep your logo in sight. The best branded office products aren’t just decorative – they’re practical, useful, and part of everyday routines.
In our video above, we share 6 office product ideas in just 60 seconds. Below, we’ll delve deeper into each idea and show you how to use them to boost brand awareness in the workplace.
1. Desk Pads: For daily visibility
Desk pads are an office essential. Whether A3 planners or slim keyboard pads, they give employees a convenient place to jot down notes, organise tasks, or track weekly goals. Branded desk pads are used constantly, keeping your logo in mind every day.
Best for: daily planning, task lists, quick notes
Popular print methods: Digital full colour
Typical MOQ: 100
Typical UK lead time: 5 – 10 working days (express 5 day delivery available on certain items)
Sustainability notes: recycled paper options available, UK made
Marketing Tip: Include a pen with the desk pad so they can get to work straight away.
2. Coasters: Small footprint, big impressions
Coasters may be small, but they work hard. Drinks are on the desk all day, meaning your branding gets constant visibility. A well-designed coaster can carry a fun message or call-to-action, and protect desks from stains.
We particularly like this novelty 100% recycled plastic double coaster (made in the UK). Not only is there space for a beverage, but also for a biscuit or sweet treat! You could get really creative with your marketing message on this item.
Best for: constant desk presence, practical gifting
Popular print methods: Digital full colour, Screen print, Engraving
Typical MOQ: 100 – 250
Typical UK lead time: 10 – 12 working days (express delivery may be available on certain coasters)
Sustainability notes: recycled plastic, recycled leather, cork, bamboo and seeded paper options, UK made
Marketing Tip: Why not combine a coaster, mug and sweet treat to create a warm, welcoming gift for new starters or new clients?
3. Custom Notebooks: Meeting-ready and giftable
From client and team meetings to personal notes, notebooks are one of the most versatile, well-loved branded products. A high-quality notebook becomes a trusted companion for jotting down ideas, lists, and reminders – all while showcasing your brand.
There are so many different materials you can choose now for your notebook – from recycled card, paper and polypropylene to sugar cane, cork, leather and even tea bags, fruit and stone! All with sustainably sourced paper pages.
Best for: meetings, onboarding, workshops
Popular print methods: Deboss, Foil, Screen print, Digital full colour
Typical MOQ: 25 – 100
Typical UK lead time: 5 – 12 working days (express delivery available)
Sustainability notes: recycled and alternative covers, UK/European made options
Marketing Tip: You can now choose journals with ready-made printed pages that help with planning, lists and wellbeing. Get in touch with our team for more information.
4. Bottles: On-the-go brand awareness
Reusable drink bottles are among today’s most popular promotional products. They’re good for the environment (reducing disposables) and travel everywhere – from the office to the gym, on the commute and beyond. Every sip is another chance for your brand to be seen.
Depending on your budget, you can get some impressive features when it comes to reusable bottles, including:
- Double walled construction meaning hot drinks stay hot for 12 hours, and cold drinks stay cool for 24 hours
- Bottles suitable for carbonated drinks
- Full-wrap, high-impact digital print
- Recycled materials e.g. RPET, Stainless Steel and Ocean Prevented Plastic
- Bottles individually boxed in premium gift tubes
Best for: daily hydration, commuting, gifting
Popular print methods: screen, digital wrap, laser engraving
Typical MOQ: 25 – 100
Typical UK lead time: 5 – 14 working days (express delivery available on certain bottles)
Sustainability notes: recycled materials available, UK-made options
Marketing Tip: Add a QR code on your artwork to explain your marketing message, or even offer a free guide/discount? It will also help you to keep a track of the success of your promotional gift campaign.
5. Calendars: Year-round reminders
Calendars are the ultimate, useful promotional office products. With options from wall calendars to desktop formats, they provide 365-day visibility and will remind your customer of your brand daily. This makes them an excellent value choice for continuous brand exposure.
Best for: year-round reminders, campaign planning
Popular print methods: Digital full colour, Screen print
Typical MOQ: 25 – 100
Typical UK lead time: 15 working days
Sustainability notes: FSC paper options. Made in UK/Europe
Marketing Tip: Why not draw attention to particular dates, campaigns or offers you are running throughout the year? Also, your year doesn’t need to run Jan – Dec, mix it up depending on what time of year you run your campaign.
6. Plants & Seeds: Eco-friendly gifts that last
Plants brighten any office and leave a lasting impression. From branded plant pots and seed packets to seed-embedded stationery, these items align your brand with sustainability and wellbeing. There’s a strong link between plants, mood and wellbeing – thoughtful green gifts can support happier work spaces.
Read more on our blog: Promotional Seeds and Plants.
Best for: welcome gifts, culture, wellbeing initiatives
Branding: Digital/Screen print on packaging, Engraving on plant pots
Typical MOQ: 50 – 250
Typical UK lead time: 7–15 working days (express delivery available on certain products)
Sustainability notes: UK-grown, recycled packaging, seeded paper
Marketing Tip: Plants and seeds are ideal for conveying a message of growth – be it a new product or service, team expansion, partnership milestones or purely the growth of a business relationship.
At-a-glance buyer’s guide
| Item | Best for | Popular print methods | Typical MOQ | Typical UK lead time* | Sustainability notes | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desk pads / keyboard pads | Daily notes, planning | Digital full colour | 100 | 5-10 working days | Recycled paper options, UK made | Pads & blocks |
| Coasters | Constant desk visibility | Digital, screen | 100-250 | 10-12 working days | Recycled plastic, recycled leather, cork, bamboo and seeded paper options, UK made | Coasters |
| Notebooks | Meetings, onboarding gifts | Deboss, Foil, Screen print, Digital full colour | 25-100 | 5-12 working days | Recycled/alternative covers, UK/European made options | Notebooks |
| Bottles | Commute, gym, office | Screen, digital wrap, laser engraving | 25-100 | 5-14 working days | Recycled materials available, UK-made options | Drinkware |
| Calendars | Year-round reminders | Digital full colour, Screen print | 25-100 | 15 working days | FSC paper options, Made in UK/Europe | Calendars |
| Plants & seeds | Eco-friendly gifting | Digital/Screen Print on packaging, Engraved pots | 50-250 | 7-15 working days | UK-grown, recycled packaging, seeded paper | Eco-friendly |
*Lead times vary by branding method and stock; express services often available.
FAQs
Desk pads, coasters, notebooks and pens, journals, reusable bottles and mugs, calendars and plant-based gifts—practical, budget-flexible and seen every day.
Usually 5–15 working days, depending on stock and print method. Ask about express options if you’re tight on time.
Notebooks: deboss or foil for a premium look. Bottles: screen, full-wrap digital or laser engraving for a durable finish.
Many items start at 25–100 units. Notebooks/desk pads commonly 50–100; coasters 100+; bottles 25–100.
Add a QR code or short URL with UTM tracking to monitor scans, visits and conversions.
Conclusion
The office is the perfect stage for practical, branded office product ideas. Desk pads, coasters, notebooks, bottles, calendars, and plants – each keeps your brand visible and valued.
Ready to refresh your office merchandise strategy?
Get in touch with us and we’ll help you choose products that keep your logo on every desk.
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