Desktop Organization Systems

A box of plastic. This container holds the bricks of wire and the lines of rubber that creep across the floorboards. Visibility replaces the guesswork of bins made of resin. The shell allows a person to see the accumulation of dust before it reaches the ports of metal. Order is a physical presence in a room full of noise. The plastic is a skin for the technology.

Wires drift. Strands of copper seek the heat of the carpet. Seven ties of nylon bind the cords into bundles so they cannot wander toward the vacuum. Run when I say that I saw my brother label each of the seven ties with the names of his children to ensure no one touched the wrong cord. He spent an afternoon in the sun, wrapping each line with the care of a gardener. The floor became a landscape of wood instead of a trap of copper.

A switch on the side allows a person to stop the flow of power to every device at once without pulling a single plug from the wall. This toggle provides a physical interaction with the electricity. Think about it like this: the box is a shelter for the lightning we use to power the screens. In my defence, I believe the toggle switch is the most important feature because it provides the hand with a direct connection to the source of power. It is a way to claim the space back from the machines.

Bonus Background

Costs remain low. The process of molding creates the hinges and the shell from one piece of resin to reduce steps in the factory. Retailers list the item at (*US dollars)7.96 to attract those who need order in many rooms. The ties of nylon are a replacement for the twists of wire that scratch the surface of the plastic. This price allows for the purchase of many units to cover a whole house.

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Isn't this unexpected

A guide in the dark. Light from the bricks reflects against the walls of the unit to create a glow that aids the feet in a room without windows. This lamp of chance helps a person move through the house at night without the need for a bulb. The glow turns the clutter of cords into a soft signal. It is a comfort to see the electricity at work while the rest of the world is quiet.

The mass of the cables of copper prevents the unit from sliding off the wood. Most people expect a box of this size to shift when a hand brushes it, but the weight of the electricity provides a base that does not move. This stability comes from the items inside rather than the container itself. A person expects lightness, but finds a heavy anchor for the desk.