A desk lamp for a new job is often necessary because office lighting is either too bright or completely inadequate and your eyes will feel it after eight hours. The brightness should be adjustable so you can set it to what actually works rather than full intensity all day. The colour temperature matters because warm light is less exhausting than clinical brightness. The design should take up minimal space because desk space is always limited. The build quality needs to be solid so it does not flicker or make weird electrical noises. These are the desk lamps that improve the actual working environment rather than being decorative.