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Desk Organizer Design Brief
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Advanced 3D Printing

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Print-in-Place

Print-in-Place MechanismsBall and Socket Joint

Snap-Fit Joints

Snap-Fit JointsDesign Snap-Fit Parts

Living Hinges

Living HingesDesign a Hinged Box

Threads & Fasteners

Printable ThreadsThreaded Container

Strength Optimization

Designing for StrengthReinforced Bracket

Desk Organizer Project

Desk Organizer Design BriefProject: Desk Organizer

Advanced 3D Printing

Course Progress0/12

Print-in-Place

Print-in-Place MechanismsBall and Socket Joint

Snap-Fit Joints

Snap-Fit JointsDesign Snap-Fit Parts

Living Hinges

Living HingesDesign a Hinged Box

Threads & Fasteners

Printable ThreadsThreaded Container

Strength Optimization

Designing for StrengthReinforced Bracket

Desk Organizer Project

Desk Organizer Design BriefProject: Desk Organizer

Final Project: Desk Organizer 🗂️

Desk Organizer
A multi-compartment 3D printed desk organizer

Put all your skills together!

Design Brief

Create an organizer that:

  • Has at least 3 compartments

  • Holds pens, clips, and cards

  • Prints without supports

  • Is stable on a desk


Compartment Sizing

ItemSize
Pens15×15mm, 100mm tall
Clips30×30mm, 20mm tall
Cards95×60mm, 30mm tall

Structure Tips

  • Shared walls save material
  • Thicker walls (3mm+) for durability
  • Rounded corners for strength
  • Chamfered edges for printability

Your Creative Touch

Make it your own with:

  • Different heights

  • Angled compartments

  • Decorative patterns