Designed by Audrey Ji, Elmer Handojo and Paige Gross
DESKTOP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ADAPTABLE TO YOUR UNIQUE WORKFLOW
Whether you’re editing, sketching, coding, or managing multiple devices, this modular stand system adapts seamlessly to your workflow. Each arm swivels, extends, and locks into place—providing precise, stable support for monitors, tablets, lights, and more. The system features interchangeable attachments for devices, charging docks, lighting, and storage, allowing for fully customizable configurations. Designed to evolve with your needs, it ensures a clean, efficient, and personalized workspace—freeing up your desk without compromising access or flexibility.
MODULAR ATTACHMENTS
The system’s modular design lets you customize your setup to match your exact needs—nothing more, nothing less. Each component can be added or removed independently, so you’re only investing in what’s useful to you. The dual-jointed arm structure enables full-range motion in every direction, with the ability to overlap or nest arms for compact or extended configurations.
DESIGN PROCESS
DEFINING THE PROBLEM—
One of the biggest challenges I faced was constant desktop clutter—items I needed within reach, but that didn’t need to take up valuable workspace. Inspired by the flexibility of movable monitor arms, we set out to design a modular system that tackled these everyday pain points. The result is a robust, adaptable setup that elevates essential tools and accessories off the desk surface while keeping them easily accessible.
IDEAL CRITERIA—
As part of our iterative design process, we conducted a concept variant evaluation to compare multiple design options across key weighted criteria, including technical feasibility, user-friendliness, manufacturing feasibility, safety, and overall user appeal. Each concept was scored and totalled to identify the most viable components for our desktop management stand system. The top-performing variants—fixed pivot hinge (N), clamp attachment (D), screw-based peripheral attachment (G), and rotational arm movement (B)—achieved the highest scores, indicating strong alignment with both user needs and engineering constraints. This selection process ensured that the final design direction was rooted in both functionality and feasibility, allowing us to confidently proceed with the most promising features.
SKETCHES—
Inspired by light fixtures and monitor arms, we began by identifying the most common desk essentials to support. This led to designing a robust, weight-bearing system capable of concealing cables for a cleaner workspace. Equally important was ensuring all features shared a cohesive, unified aesthetic.
Sketches by Elmer Handojo
PROTOTYPING AND ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES—
Following the established design goals—portability, compatibility with both wall and ceiling projection at any angle or height, and compact storage—three distinct concepts were developed. Each was evaluated for stability, ease of adjustment, and overall user intuitiveness to ensure a seamless and ergonomic viewing experience.
ITERATIONS
3D PRINTED PROTOTYPE
ENGINEERED ATTACHMENT PARTS
