The abstract building, the innovative product—every design starts with an idea often at the desk. Sixtysix asked some of the top creatives in the industry to illustrate what they keep on their desk to inspire or just get shit done.

Illustration by Ben Porto, founder of Porto Architecture. Brooklyn, NY

Illustration by Shantell Martin, visual artist. New York, NY

Illustration by Marloes Haarmans, photographer and art director. Madrid, Spain

Illustration by David Milan, lettering artist and illustrator. Madrid, Spain
A version of this article originally appeared in Sixtysix Issue 06 with the headline “What’s On My Desk?” Subscribe today.