Comments on: Before and after: Stockholm project case

By: Miriam

Miriam — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:37:39 +0000

Ooh, nice! I like that it keeps things tidy and mobile, plus storable on a shelf rather than the usual ungainly, overstuffed file drawers.

They’d also make a great thing for yarn stash storage. I’ve only got a small stash, but the last thing I want around the house is another damned plastic bin.

How are they labelled? $10 is a lot for cardboard, if I see cheaper elsewhere I’ll comment again.

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:39:22 +0000

Great idea km519. Affordable and would get the job done, with the benefit of being able to build it to whatever size I need. It seems that many off the shelf stands want to be both a CRT and LCD stand, which somewhat negates the benefit of having a small footprint monitor.

By: km519

km519 — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:22:47 +0000

For elevating the monitor, I saw this on Lifehacker http://lifehacker.com/photogallery/Top-10-DIY-office-projects/2061653 It is a set of 4 PVC pipes cut to height with a shelf on top. My brother made the same, but substituted HDPE sheet (high-density polyethylene ) and painted the PVC pipes.

By: ShawnJ

ShawnJ — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:33:18 +0000

These are nice for storage, but not so useful for desk organization IMHO. Although, I can see putting these on shelves, filled with recent magazines, articles, bills, files, etc., that I might need soon rather than later. But, unless I need quick access, anything else gets cataloged and filed away. Keeping these on my desk would just take up (elbow) space. I am a graphic designer, and a gamer, and do a lot of moving in and around my desk. I can imagine constantly bumping these boxes, spilling the contents, while working/playing – using my mouse, graphic tablet, or some-such. At least the papers lay flat and won’t easily get knocked over.

To counter my own musings; What is nice is that they are a redesign of the cardboard versions that have been around since the 1960-1970 era. Coincidentally, we still have a few of those relics (in great shape BTW) used for storing magazines and such. I would certainly prefer the more modern durable ones from companies like these, though.
When it comes to storage and organization, I look for things that are a little more into ‘found-space’ or utilizing wasted space.

By: shajo

shajo — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:51:45 +0000

You call THAT desk MESSY? The ‘before’ image is just a little unorganized, not really very ‘messy’.
Come to my house, or my office. We’ll show you messy.

By: d

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:47:53 +0000

Does anyone know where I can get Stockholm Project Cases outside of the US? The Container Store only ships to the US and I’m over in the UK and in love with those boxes!

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:43:10 +0000

Have you found a good way to label these boxes?

By: jessica duquette

jessica duquette — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:49:35 +0000

Finally, someone who admits their desk gets messy sometimes. I like the idea of the project boxes, but truth be told, I wouldn’t use them on a long term basis because I (like most of my clients) am LAZY and don’t like to take extra steps. I just sort my projects into piles on my desk and deal with them as they come up. It works well for me, but I recognize that there are many out there who are looking for a visually appealing way to contain their piles. I call my solution “The Door”. I close my door when things start getting a little….ummm…creative! Before too long, I reach my threshold of messiness and the unruly piles get coaxed into order. I have come to realize that the whole cycle is part of the process of how I work, how I bring a project to completion.

It’s just important to recognize that everyone has their own way of processing information, and that’s why it’s so great that there are so many voices out there in the organizing blogger world.

good to hear from you!

warmly,

Jessica from It’s Not About Your Stuff

By: sunny

sunny — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:15:44 +0000

that is such a good idea! a simple but stunning away to group projects and keep them off the desktop. I may not use the project case but some plastic envelopes or project holders would work well for me. your posting gave me the idea.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:48:13 +0000

@ brian

They actually sell a stand like that at staples. I think it comes in a silver color, or black. It will probably be more space than you need, but I haven’t seen anything made especially for laptops.

By: Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 01:43:36 +0000

This is GENIUS. Everything is right at hand, yet also put away neatly, and organized by subject. Usually I oppose any anti-cluttering measure that requires a purchase, but in this case, I may have to pick up a few.

By: Chris Rasco

Chris Rasco — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:57:29 +0000

Very nice suggestion. I didn’t know something like this existed. I’ll have to pick some up for the home office as well as work.

By: Pierre Lourens

Pierre Lourens — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:42:49 +0000

Looks good. It’s a good thing you focus on one thing at a time; I don’t really believe in the multitasking myth.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:18:37 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion, Mark. I’m actually keeping my eyes open for a stand that will elevate the display just enough to slide the laptop underneath, though your method would certainly work equally well.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:46:59 +0000

I place my laptop on top of the base of the cinema display as well for my desk arrangement. That would give you a little more space.