The Ultimate Travel Hack

You’re on the road, sitting in a hotel room, and it’s time for an interview or high-level meeting. The problem? When you use the desk, the bed is often prominently displayed behind you. And for obvious reasons, you never want a bed in the background.

So what do you do? Use the ironing board.

Here’s why:

• You can position yourself anywhere in the room. You’re no longer chained to the desk, which means you can choose a background that looks professional and avoid the bed in the shot.
• You can take advantage of natural light. Instead of being stuck with the desk placement, you can position yourself so that the window light shines toward your face rather than from the side or from behind.
• It’s fully adjustable. One of the biggest mistakes people make on video calls is placing their laptop too low, forcing the camera to shoot up at them. An ironing board allows you to adjust the height so the camera is at eye level, creating a much more flattering and professional angle.

It may not be what the hotel intended it for, but the ironing board is one of the most useful tools in the room when it’s time to look your best on camera.