Wall vs. desk calendars

The short answer

Choose a wall calendar when you want your brand at eye level for twelve months, and a desk calendar when the person receiving it schedules their day on a desk. Wall calendars carry bigger imagery and a larger date grid; desk calendars are glanced at dozens of times a day, so grid legibility matters more than pictures. Both start at 12 calendars, and both ship in about 2 weeks. October is the busiest ordering stretch, so lock the format early.

Side by side

Where the wall calendar wins

A wall calendar hangs beside a desk, above a workbench or on a kitchen wall, exactly where somebody decides who to call. That position at eye level is hard for any other printed item to get. The larger A4, A3 or 11 x 17 inch face gives your cover image and monthly pictures room to work, and we recommend wire-o binding for anything staying up all year. See the custom wall calendars.

Where the desk calendar wins

A desk calendar has a different job: it is read from about two feet, usually while somebody is already on the phone. That makes grid design the star, with month, week-to-view or day-per-page layouts, and a discreet footer on every page keeps your brand present without shouting. Tent, easel back and flip formats cover almost every desk. See the custom desk calendars.

The verdict

Pick a wall calendar for client gifts, reception areas and anywhere you want a full year of eye-level visibility.

Pick a desk calendar for colleagues, suppliers and clients who actually schedule on it every day.

Either way, orders start at 12 calendars with a free vector redraw of your logo, a free mockup within 24 hours and shipping in about 2 weeks. Still deciding on binding? Read our guide to binding and paper, or request a free mockup.