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Bagby MAT - No-Phone Desk Pad

Bagby MAT - No-Phone Desk Pad

A desk pad that hides your phone while you work

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You do not need to check your phone. You need to stop seeing it.

Most focus advice asks for willpower you have already spent by mid-afternoon, which is why the Bagby MAT does something simpler: it gives your phone a pocket on the front of your desk pad and puts it out of your eyeline entirely.

The surface is soft and cushioned for your wrists and mouse, the backing is cork so it does not slide, and the pocket sits close enough that the phone is still there when you genuinely need it.

Nothing to set up, nothing to charge, no app asking you to commit to a focus session. You lay it down, slide the phone in, and work.

Front pocket that hides your phone completely while you work

Sustainable felt front, repurposing four recycled plastic bottles

Cork backing for a non-slip grip on the desk

Full-desk size: 27.5 x 11.8 in (70 x 30 cm)

Light at 10 oz (295 g) — easy to lift and reposition

Cushioned surface for wrists, keyboard and mouse

Nothing to set up, charge or install

No app and no subscription

Ships in plastic-free packaging

Available in Gray/Gray, Gray/Mint and Charcoal/Charcoal

Lay the MAT on your desk with the cork side down — the backing keeps it in place. Position it so the phone pocket sits at the front edge, away from your line of sight. Slide your phone into the pocket, screen inward. Work. Take the phone out when you actually need it, and put it back when you are done. Wipe the felt surface with a dry cloth as needed.

About Bagby

In January 2017, Juan Sanchez and his wife decided to take their relationship to the next level. We realized that, like many other couples around the world, we were very distracted, so it was difficult for us to connect with each other. To try to help fix this issue, he suggested a #PhoneFreeBedroomChallenge. No phones, no distractions. Soon after, they discovered the benefits this simple change in behavior could bring to people, especially couples like us, so they decided to create Bagby. Truth be told, we haven’t brought our phones back in the bedroom since.

Bagby helped them to reconnect, be mindful as first-time parents and build a screen-conscious family!

The Bagby Vision

Bagby believes that all companies should be more than just a product. This means that they are not only focusing on doing right by their consumers and developing great products, but that they work on initiatives that bring value to the community they serve, the industry they belong to, the planet they source from and the bigger problem they are trying to solve.

Bagby is part of an ecosystem and as such, we want to play a key role.

And that is why we are thrilled to have Bagby as part of the SYB family.

Ships from Bagby in the USA

Bagby Policies

Warranty

Bagby products include a 1 year warranty (excluding the frames on clocks).

Returns

Our clients have always kept their orders and loved them. Bagby doesn't often receive any refund request but if you don't like your Bagby item, Bagby offers easy returns.

- Contact us within 30 days of delivery.

All returns must be unused and in original condition.

- If the item you received is damaged (for example due to the shipping) or doesn't work properly, you can ask for a refund and Bagby will take care of everything.

- In the unlikely event that an item is returned to us in an unsuitable condition, Bagby may have to send it back to you and you will be responsible for the return shipping cost.

- In case you want to change the model or color, Bagby can do it, but you should assume the return cost + the new shipping costs to send your new Bagby pack.

- If you want to request a refund for a subjective reason, Bagby can do it, but will deduct the return cost + the original shipping cost (if it was free) from the total amount.

Once Bagby receives and review the correct condition of the product, Bagby will make the whole refund. For non Non USA orders you are responsible for the return shipping cost and the original shipping cost (along with eventual duties/VAT costs, related to the importation of the goods to USA) will be deducted.

Shipping costs are not refunded in any case.

Orders returned without contacting us first or sent to the wrong address will be charged additional $3 as handling cost.

* Customers who cancel 2 or more orders won't be eligible for return or refund.

* Items returned with a delay of more than 30 days since last conversation with our customer service won't be accepted.

* Orders marked as "delivered" by shipping carriers won't be refundable or eligible for a replacement.

Description

You do not need to check your phone. You need to stop seeing it.

Most focus advice asks for willpower you have already spent by mid-afternoon, which is why the Bagby MAT does something simpler: it gives your phone a pocket on the front of your desk pad and puts it out of your eyeline entirely.

The surface is soft and cushioned for your wrists and mouse, the backing is cork so it does not slide, and the pocket sits close enough that the phone is still there when you genuinely need it.

Nothing to set up, nothing to charge, no app asking you to commit to a focus session. You lay it down, slide the phone in, and work.

Features

Front pocket that hides your phone completely while you work

Sustainable felt front, repurposing four recycled plastic bottles

Cork backing for a non-slip grip on the desk

Full-desk size: 27.5 x 11.8 in (70 x 30 cm)

Light at 10 oz (295 g) — easy to lift and reposition

Cushioned surface for wrists, keyboard and mouse

Nothing to set up, charge or install

No app and no subscription

Ships in plastic-free packaging

Available in Gray/Gray, Gray/Mint and Charcoal/Charcoal

How to Use

Lay the MAT on your desk with the cork side down — the backing keeps it in place. Position it so the phone pocket sits at the front edge, away from your line of sight. Slide your phone into the pocket, screen inward. Work. Take the phone out when you actually need it, and put it back when you are done. Wipe the felt surface with a dry cloth as needed.

About Bagby

About Bagby

In January 2017, Juan Sanchez and his wife decided to take their relationship to the next level. We realized that, like many other couples around the world, we were very distracted, so it was difficult for us to connect with each other. To try to help fix this issue, he suggested a #PhoneFreeBedroomChallenge. No phones, no distractions. Soon after, they discovered the benefits this simple change in behavior could bring to people, especially couples like us, so they decided to create Bagby. Truth be told, we haven’t brought our phones back in the bedroom since.

Bagby helped them to reconnect, be mindful as first-time parents and build a screen-conscious family!

The Bagby Vision

Bagby believes that all companies should be more than just a product. This means that they are not only focusing on doing right by their consumers and developing great products, but that they work on initiatives that bring value to the community they serve, the industry they belong to, the planet they source from and the bigger problem they are trying to solve.

Bagby is part of an ecosystem and as such, we want to play a key role.

And that is why we are thrilled to have Bagby as part of the SYB family.

Shipping & Returns

Ships from Bagby in the USA

Bagby Policies

Warranty

Bagby products include a 1 year warranty (excluding the frames on clocks).

Returns

Our clients have always kept their orders and loved them. Bagby doesn't often receive any refund request but if you don't like your Bagby item, Bagby offers easy returns.

- Contact us within 30 days of delivery.

All returns must be unused and in original condition.

- If the item you received is damaged (for example due to the shipping) or doesn't work properly, you can ask for a refund and Bagby will take care of everything.

- In the unlikely event that an item is returned to us in an unsuitable condition, Bagby may have to send it back to you and you will be responsible for the return shipping cost.

- In case you want to change the model or color, Bagby can do it, but you should assume the return cost + the new shipping costs to send your new Bagby pack.

- If you want to request a refund for a subjective reason, Bagby can do it, but will deduct the return cost + the original shipping cost (if it was free) from the total amount.

Once Bagby receives and review the correct condition of the product, Bagby will make the whole refund. For non Non USA orders you are responsible for the return shipping cost and the original shipping cost (along with eventual duties/VAT costs, related to the importation of the goods to USA) will be deducted.

Shipping costs are not refunded in any case.

Orders returned without contacting us first or sent to the wrong address will be charged additional $3 as handling cost.

* Customers who cancel 2 or more orders won't be eligible for return or refund.

* Items returned with a delay of more than 30 days since last conversation with our customer service won't be accepted.

* Orders marked as "delivered" by shipping carriers won't be refundable or eligible for a replacement.


Bagby MAT is a desk pad mindfully designed to help you increase your focus and productivity and help you work distraction-free. It features a non-slip back made of cork, a soft and cushioned front with an additional special pocket to hide your phone while working. 

How to use it

Your MAT works the moment it is out of the box. Nothing to set up, nothing to charge, no app.

  1. Lay the mat on your desk, cork side down. The non-slip backing keeps it where you put it.
  2. Slide your phone into the pocket on the front.
  3. Work.

Your phone is still within reach when you need it. It is just no longer in your eyeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is hiding my phone different from just turning it face down?
A face-down phone is still in your peripheral vision, and still lights up and vibrates
where you can see it. The MAT's pocket removes it from view entirely. The distinction sounds
small and is the entire mechanism — attention follows what is visible.
Can I still hear calls and notifications?
Yes. The pocket is fabric, not a shielded pouch — it hides the phone, it does not block
its signal. If you want to stop notifications reaching you, use your phone's own focus or
do-not-disturb mode alongside the MAT.
Does the desk pad reduce EMF exposure?
Only through distance. Moving a phone off your lap or out of your pocket and onto the
desk in front of you puts space between the device and your body, which lowers exposure. The
MAT is a focus tool, not a shielding product, and it is not lab-tested for attenuation.
Will it slip on my desk?
The underside is cork, which grips most desk surfaces without adhesive. It is designed to
stay where you put it through normal typing and mousing.
What size phone fits in the pocket?
The pocket accommodates current large-format phones. If you use an especially bulky case
or a folding phone, check the dimensions in the specifications before ordering.