Lean Desk

Showing the Simplicity Behind a Smarter Desk

Lean Desk is a minimalist, adjustable desk designed for modern, multi-purpose use—ideal for working on a laptop, sketching, reading or presenting, whether seated or standing.

We were asked to create a product explainer animation that would highlight the desk’s versatility in everyday use and offer clear, visual assembly instructions. The animation needed to reflect the brand’s clean aesthetic while helping potential customers quickly understand how Lean Desk functions in various home or office setups.

Minimalist wooden wall-mounted desk with red support cords, holding a sketchpad and pencil, positioned in a sunlit room with shadows from a window on a white wall.

Close-up of a wooden desk frame being mounted to a white wall, showing black screws and a red plastic corner cap for secure wall attachment.

Close-up of a wooden wall-mounted desk showing red cord being threaded through holes to secure the fold-down surface in place.

Close-up of wooden desk frame showing red cord and cleat mechanism, with instructional text: "Pull cord down into cleat to lock."

Visual Simplicity That Speaks for Itself

To reflect Lean Desk’s minimalist design and practical appeal, we placed it in a clean white space with no distractions. This pared-back visual approach emphasised ease of use and made each movement and adjustment clear to follow.

By recreating the desk in animation, we were able to show its full versatility, from seated to standing, from work to creative tasks, while also guiding users through simple, step-by-step assembly. The result is an elegant, informative explainer that matches the product’s design philosophy.

Wooden leaning desk mounted on wall with adjustable red cords, showing text: “Select preferred standing slot and adjust the cord to determine the angle.”