It's a mouse pad. Hard to put much positive spin into it beyond its simple functionality. Like all but those few people still stuck in 2003, I use a wireless mouse with a laser. So a mouse pad isn't really all that necessary most of the time. But my desk at my workplace's satellite clinic is a glass one, and the more advanced mouse simply doesn't work on its surface without a little old school assistance. Latin is a hobby of mine, so I figured why not? Add a bit of elegance. This pad is perfect!