The desk calendar from Milula Studios makes planning and everyday life easier. It offers a practical weekly view and generous note pages for to-do lists, reminders and call lists. Ideal for the home office or office desk. Thanks to the desk calendar, missed important appointments are a thing of the past. The calendar includes a birthday overview, a yearly overview with public holidays and enough space for vacation planning. The desk calendar from Milula Studios impresses with its high quality and sustainability. The FSC-certified paper comes from sustainable forestry and other controlled sources, making it an environmentally friendly weekly calendar. Its minimalist design ensures a relaxed working environment, as it radiates calm with its clean look. The desk calendar is compact and blends unobtrusively into any room – be it on the desk, in the kitchen or in the living room.
Advantages
FSC-certified paper
✅ Practical design
✅ Wide range of possible uses
✅ Environmentally friendly printing
Disadvantages
❌ none
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | Compact product packaging, unnecessary packaging waste has been avoided | 100 points |
| Package contents & scope | 1x desk calendar (27.5×11.5 cm) | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | No instructions for use available. | n/A |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
We received the desk calendar from Milula Studios for our test. The packaging from Amazon was flawless and could be opened effortlessly without tools. The calendar was wrapped in a cornstarch foil with the brand logo and a thank you message from the manufacturer. The packaging is made from 100% plant-based materials and contains no plastic. It is particularly noteworthy that the film is even TÜV-approved . There was a note on the back that the foil should be kept out of the reach of children. The desk calendar was in excellent condition.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Very good appearance, simple and practical design | 100 points |
| Processing | High-quality workmanship and materials with FSC certification | 100 points |
| Stability | The paper is sufficiently thick and the ring binding ensures that the sheets are securely fastened. | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | the paper is FSC-certified | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The desk calendar from Milula Studios impresses with its very good visual appearance and its simple and practical design . The calendar has a high-quality finish and the materials used are FSC-certified, which indicates sustainable production . The stability of the calendar is ensured by the sufficiently thick paper and the ring binding, which allows the pages to be securely fasten ed. Overall, the product scores points not only for its attractive appearance, but also for its quality and sustainability.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Functionality | Robust spiral binding and practical folding mechanism. | 100 points |
| Space for notes | Sufficient space for notes, appointments and to-dos. | 100 points |
| Paper quality | High-quality paper that is not permeable to ink. | 100 points |
| Print quality | The font is a little too light and therefore difficult to read. | 80 points |
| Versatility | Home office or office | 100 points |
| Total | 96 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The desk calendar has a robust spiral binding and a practical folding mechanism, which ensures functionality. It also offers sufficient space for notes, appointments and to-dos. The paper quality is high quality and impermeable to ink, which allows for clean writing. The print quality could be improved, as the font is too light and can therefore be difficult to read. The desk calendar is versatile and is suitable for both the home office and the office.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also take a look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Very good performance in the mid-price segment | 80 points |
| Rating cut | 4.6 out of 5.0 on Amazon | 80 points |
| Total | 80 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers rate the product with an average of 4.6 stars. One common criticism is that there is a lack of space. Many customers like the quality very much. In our practical test, we were able to confirm that the quality was good.
Prices of up to €12.99 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €3.33. The desk calendar from Milula Studios is therefore currently in the middle price segment with a price of €7 .64. The price-performance ratio isreasonable for the quality and service received.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 100 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 100 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 96 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 80 points |
| Total | 95 points |
