Desk lamps are taking charge in design and functionality in addition to becoming fun, stress relieving tools for students and business people alike. In fact, many serve more than one purpose in addition to giving you bright light for all your school and work needs. Many desk lamps include your basic specifications, such as an on/off switch, compact fluorescent compatible light bulb ballast, and perhaps even an adjustable neck. However, with new and improved design features, there's a reason why studying for long periods of time at your desk or doing massive amounts of paperwork can now be enjoyable.

Take for example a desk lamp that includes an MP3 dock; rocking out to AC/DC or the New York Dolls while studying, or perhaps even jamming to Amadeus or Strauss sounds a lot more fun than just listening to crickets while you burn the midnight oil. And what's even better is that most of these desk lamps will charge your MP3 player while you're listening to it - that's two birds with one stone! For those of you wondering if you have to use your ear buds or headphones while listening to your Top 40, fear not for there are models out there that include built in baby speakers. Since there are quite a few desk lamp with MP3 players out there, be sure to check out the specifications thoroughly before you purchase and make sure that plugging in your MP3 player will not suck the juice out of your lamp or light bulb.

Some desk lamps even include cool design innovations that make the working process much more Zen. Curvilinear designs or even running water fountain features create a tranquil ambiance to what may be a stressful deadline-ridden environment. School and work are two environments that create a lot of stress in a person's life and since we all work for over 75% of our lives at our work stations or desks, what better way to add some stress relieving techniques than with the most important studying tool - the desk lamp.

Having a healthy and fun work environment filled with proper lighting will definitely ease the stress that school and the office creates. Instead of working with a boring old desk lamp, invest in something a bit more creative and enjoyable and go for the desk lamp that comes with the MP3 dock or Feng Shui design. You'd be surprised how much more work you can get done in a relaxed environment.