The design is utterly charming, I chose the fox sleeping on a background of flowers. It brightens my desk and makes me happy every time I sit down to work. Some notes about the colors in case you are wondering how they show in real life.Background: The background is pure white, not cream or beige. This was a plus in my view.Flowers: The blue flowers are a cornflower blue, very pretty.Fox: The fox is a true fox shade, not too orange or red, very natural looking.Durability: This replaced a very thick, sturdy mousepad that lasted me 10+ years (with care and regular cleaning). It's not as thick or durable as that, but it is fine. It works perfectly as a mouse pad and should hold up well to regular use.