Which side should a desk lamp stand on? The short answer: opposite your writing hand. A right-handed person wants the light mainly from the left, a left-handed person from the right, so the hand does not cast a shadow over what you are writing. But the side is only the starting point – height, distance, brightness and the presence of other light in the room matter just as much. This guide explains the rule, why it works and how to set a lamp up so writing and screen work stay comfortable.
Maciej Hudaszek