I collect a lot of things and one of the things I have a lot of is stationery. In both my desk at home and at the office, I have several pieces of office supplies lying around. Sometimes though when I actually need a pair of scissors or some tape, I suddenly cannot find them and I end up borrowing one from my officemate. At worse, there are times when I actually buy a new one only for the old one to pop up later on. I try to be more organized by using organizer tools but sometimes, I feel like it’s a lost cost.

Designer: Bae Seung Bin

This concept for office supplies just might be a savior for my wallet and my productivity. Ofiistory is a series of desk supplies that is designed to help you save time looking for the thing that you need and keep your desk organized while at the same time, reducing product waste. It also adds to your design aesthetics if that’s something you’re particular about. It’s inspired by Japanese brand Muji’s low cost and eco-friendly design and elevates it to a modular and more functional level.

Basically it’s a 5-in-1 system that you can use individually or attach to each other if you prefer to be more organized. They are mostly of the same shape and size so it’s easy to integrate them into one item. Four of the five items in the system have rectangular cuboid shape with rounded edges with a hollowed-out top and a cut-out section at the bottom to make it more stable and to insert the fifth item underneath. The four items are a clock, a sticky notes holder, a tape dispenser, and a pen holder.The fifth one is a wireless charger whose “tail” can be slipped under the other four to put them together. They can be attached and reattached securely without needing an additional organizer.

Since there are no screws or additional components, this system is also easy to produce, assemble/disassemble, repair, and replace. The ideal method to be used is CNC milling which has a lower carbon footprint. All parts can also decompose at the end of life of the product so it will not harm the environment that much. The Ofiistory has a matte finish which is through a seal coat then waxing and sanding to get its smooth finish. It’s perfect for a woodsy, minimalist aesthetic and can even fit other items on your desk and space.

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