Graduation is more than a cap toss—it’s the launchpad to real life, complete with commutes, coffee, and calendar invites! Whether a grad is headed to their first office job or dialing in from their couch, our team’s curated list of Amazon finds will help them show up like a pro.
Stylio Padfolio/Resume Portfolio Folder
A sleek faux leather organizer ideal for interviews and meetings, featuring a refillable writing pad, pen holder, and multiple pockets for documents.
- Price: Under $25
- Buy on Amazon: Stylio Padfolio
Clever Fox Planner
This planner doubles as a productivity journal, helping users manage time effectively with weekly/monthly scheduling, goal setting, and 150 colorful stickers.
- Price: Under $25
- Buy on Amazon: Clever Fox Planner
Portable Handheld Fabric and Garment Steamer with Lint Remover & Fabric Brush
A compact steamer to keep clothes lint and wrinkle-free, essential for maintaining a professional appearance without the need for an ironing board.
- Price: Approximately $55
- Buy on Amazon: Electrolux Steamer
Adjustable Laptop Stand
An ergonomic stand that elevates the laptop to eye level, reducing neck strain and improving posture during long work hours.
- Price: Approximately $27
- Buy on Amazon: Adjustable Laptop Stand
Nextmug – Self-Heating Coffee Mug
A temperature-controlled mug that keeps beverages warm for hours, perfect for coffee or tea lovers during work sessions.
- Price: Approximately $100
- Buy on Amazon: Nextmug Self-Heating Mug
Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Canceling Headphones
Top-tier headphones offering exceptional sound quality and noise cancellation, ideal for focusing in both office and home environments.
- Price: Approximately $348
- Buy on Amazon: Sony WH-1000XM5
LapGear Home Office Lap Desk
A portable lap desk with a built-in mouse pad and phone holder, enabling comfortable work from couches or beds.
- Price: Approximately $33
- Buy on Amazon: LapGear Home Office Lap Desk
MATEIN Laptop Backpack
This backpack is TSA friendly with a USB charging port, anti theft carryon Flight approved staple that is perfect when traveling for work.
- Price: Approximately $18
- Buy on Amazon: Laptop Backpack
Echo Dot (5th Gen) with Eero Mesh Wi-Fi Router
A smart speaker that also functions as a Wi-Fi extender, enhancing connectivity and providing voice-controlled assistance.
- Price: Approximately $90
- Buy on Amazon: Echo Dot with Eero
reMarkable Note-Taking Tablet
Sort your notes and documents with folders and tags, write directly on PDFs, and convert handwritten notes to typed text.
- Price: Approximately $449
- Buy on Amazon: reMarkable Tablet
GUNNAR Campbell Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Premium Blue Light Blocking Computer Glasses that feature patented lens technology blocks harmful blue light and 100% UV.
- Price: Approximately $67
- Buy on Amazon: GUNNAR Campbell Glasses
Price suggestions listed above are as of time of publication 5/2/25. The list above is curated from the Work Design team. Any purchases made through the links may earn Work Design a commission.
