Interesting project, you might want to post in the Projects forum and share the development with us!
If I can share my biggest grippe with desk lamps, it’s the size of the light. Most desk lamps aren’t diffused and cast a very harsh light that creates sharp shadows. The sharp shadows make it hard to do any kind of manual work like writing or sketching as you’re always battling the shadow. I’ve actually seen quite a few people point their desk lamps at the nearest wall to get a softer light.