#3D printed modular desk organizer lets you design your own clutter-free zone

Our desks might be designed for work, play, or other purposes, but in reality, they are veritable battlegrounds that witness humanity’s never-ending war against clutter. Even the most pristine and most minimalist desks eventually become a landmine of “stuff” that foil our path towards productivity and clarity. Fortunately, veterans who have triumphed over these struggles have shared the secret to success: put everything in their proper place.

Desk organizers don’t just provide storage, though. They’ve also become lifestyle choices and reflections of our aesthetic tastes. That’s why there’s an almost limitless variety of designs in the market, simply because there are just as many tastes and interests. Coming up with your own set of containers and decorations can become an adventure on its own, but this modular organizer is trying to make that journey easier by providing the building blocks to create your own sanctuary of tidiness on your desk.

Designers: Andrey Dalakishvili, Roman Gauz

Modular desk organizers are admittedly nothing new, but while they do offer some level of flexibility, they lock people into a set arrangement or set color options. After all, manufacturers are constrained by factory pipelines and contracts, so they try to cast their nets as wide as they can when it comes to design options.

Thankfully, 3D printing is changing the way products can be made and sold on demand, creating more wiggle room for customization. This DESKO organizer set, for example, comes in seven color options, and that’s when you only choose a single color for all eight parts of the set. You can also choose different colors for each, and, in an ideal world, you can even request colors not available on the list. Even better, the 3D printing process can eventually become more sustainable by not only using more eco-friendly materials but also reducing waste associated with mass production.

The modular design also lets you combine different parts on the three-hole tray, depending on your needs or mood. The other tall containers can be placed anywhere on your desk by themselves or you can place them inside the general-purpose tray if you have no need for that. You’re only constrained by your imagination and circumstances, not to mention the amount of space you have on your desk for these items.

DESKO leaves the door open for more components but also leaves some room for improvement. The arched MagSafe charger, for example, could probably be more space-efficient, though it also serves as a decorative piece. Unfortunately, its uneven feet mean that it has to be used with the tray, already taking up one slot if you do decide to use its capabilities.