Post-it: The Everyday Essential for Work, Study And Creativity

Read on to find out more about Post-It as part of our brand spotlight series.

Whether you’re in a bustling office, a busy classroom, or in a quiet study room, chances are, you’re not far away from a pack of Post-It Notes. These iconic sticky squares have been helping people organise, brainstorm, and express themselves for well over four decades, and they are showing no sign of slowing down.

As the back to school season is in full swing, today we’re shining a light on Post-It Notes as part of our monthly brand spotlight series, where we highlight the brands making a difference in the office stationery world.

Post-It is a brand constantly evolving, innovating, and sticking with us through every idea, task, deadline, and movement of inspiration, wherever you are.

A Brief History of Post-It Notes

Although Post-It Notes are a staple in the stationery world, they haven’t always been around. In fact, they were discovered by pure chance when a 3M scientist was researching various adhesives in a laboratory. During his research, he discovered a type of adhesive that stuck lightly to surfaces, but wasn’t permanent. It was then that the idea for Post-It Notes was born.

They became an instant success in the 1980s and were loved by offices. Today, Post-It Notes are sold in more than 150 countries worldwide and enjoy icon status in the stationery world. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a world without them, as they have become such a staple organisational tool.

Just in case you are in need of some inspiration, we’re going to share with you a handful of different ways to use them.

Post-Its at Work

Whether you work in a demanding office environment or are a teacher trying to keep on track of marking or various deadlines, Post-It Notes are the perfect organisational tool to help you stay one step ahead. You can use different coloured Post-It Notes to relate to different tasks or deadlines, and they act as the perfect reminders for deadlines and goal setting.

More than just a reminder tool, Post-it Notes can help you stay on track with tasks or be a tool to take meeting notes. There are no limits to the uses of Post-It Notes, which is why they remain such a popular stationery item in the workplace. Today, there are so many different colours to choose from, as well as XXL-sized for long form notes and plenty of room.

Post-Its for Study

Deadlines, reminders, and important dates, Post-It Notes can help you keep up with the pace of academic life. Whether at school or university, not only are Post-it Notes essential for organisation, but they can also help as a revision aid. Use them to make summaries of important information or even test yourself, with a huge variety of different colours and sizes available to keep studying fun.

Or, if you are lacking in drive, Post-it Notes are a brilliant tool for motivational quotes that you can leave on your desk, or around your room to look at whilst trying to get through those long study sessions. Fill them with uplifting quotes and reminders to bring your study environment to life.

Post-Its for Creativity

Aside from study and work, Post-It Notes are a great tool to inspire creativity. Whether you are a writer looking for a tool to help you plot a novel, or keep track of different characters, or simply for brainstorming, having these around helps you stay creative and focused.

Alongside being a vital bit of kit for writers, Post-It Notes are also a great tool for artists who love doodling and sketching, but don’t want to commit to opening a brand new page in a sketchbook. The creativity options for Post-Its are well and truly endless, so whatever your craft, they are well worth having around.

Why Post-Its Work

The reason Post-It Notes have been so successful throughout the years is because of their simplicity and ease of use, but also their willingness to evolve with every generation that uses them. From classic canary yellow to their fully recycled range for those who are more eco conscious, to meeting pads and tabs, they are always tactical and easy to use.

Never standing still and constantly evolving are just some of the reasons why Post-Its remain so loved within the stationery world. You can shop all of our Post-It Notes and read more about the history of the brand if you are inspired to know more.

During September, selected ranges are on offer so you can enjoy even more savings! Enjoy a free pack when you buy Post-It Notes Super Sticky Pack of 24 - offer valid whilst stocks last until the end of September.