In our present lifestyles, we always look forward to some good utilization of space. For once, the modern way of living stands for an uncluttered habitat but it also coincides with the current soaring rates of land. The result is, our homes and offices are much smaller and we are forever trying to organize and throw out the junk. And our work desk is the first area of this battle over utility and mess.

Enter the U Board. This one is a shelf with a 5mm thick glass top meant to be used with your keyboard. The idea is to add an extra dimension to your workspace. The shelf is pretty strong as it can take a load of 15 kilograms and it also has a cup holder that can be placed on either of your more comfortable sides. This really does make a lot of sense because when using a wired mouse, the cup does prove to be a distraction.

The ergonomic design is extremely well-done. Three USB 2.0 ports top the deal off. This one’s a creation of the Japanese mind which is always trying to find solutions for even the simpler things in life. We hear this one is available outside of Japan too. The price is an affordable $50 bucks.

Via studio-n