Abstract: The present invention provides a lightweight and inexpensive portable desk useful as a support for an article, a book, a magazine, a lap-top computer, a drawing, a photograph, a painting, writing utensils, and the like. The portable desk comprises just two integral components, a desk member and a leg member. Some unique features of the portable desk of the present invention include: 1) a capacity to vary the tilt angle according to the needs of a particular user and work setting and 2) the leg member serves as a base to support the desk member and includes a projection that allows for efficient storage/transportation of the portable desk. Thus, the portable desk of provides several working configuration at various inclinations and can be assembled in a securely connected compact storage/transportation configuration.