#notebook stand

Behold the Notebook Stand

It all started with my problem for desk space. I have 3 laptops and 1 tablet (not forgetting 2 phones too!). Things get a little cramped at times and there wasn’t really a good way to keep all of them on the desk. I wanted to come up with a solution to make better use of vertical space.

'If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?' — Albert Einstein

Requirements

Approaching this DIY project just like I would with a commercial project, coming up with a Product Requirements Document (PRD) helps me understand better what I really need as product features (simple example here).

The solution that I had in mind has to be multi-functional:-

The stand should hold 2 or more laptops

Power button accessibility

Ports accessibility

Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is also something we use to describe the various development stages of a product (even my DIY project is an example of concept to commercial application). Read more about it here from my friends at Thesis who kindly sponsored my aluminum fabrication. #heart

Sketching and Conceptualizing

A lot of us used to draw/sketch when we were kids. It is the most important skill that we lost as an adult because it allows us to visualize and consider many important aspects of our design. 

In my sketches, the design of the product factored in limitations such as laptop dimensions and structural strength. The pros and cons were quickly assessed and contemplated on as several designs were drafted.

Quick Prototyping

Arriving at the end of our sketching exercise, the time comes for a quick Proof-Of-Concept (POC) prototype. I used CAD drawings for better visualization and then cut out the actual parts on recycled cardboards.

The aim is not to look pretty at this stage but to get a real feel of how the product will turn out and then iterate if needed. It could perhaps be that my requirements were way off (in fact, what I showed up there were my revised requirements), or some other considerations would be required to make the project successful.

Verification

Verification, in layman terms, means that your outputs must meet your inputs. 

In this case, when testing the outputs (the quick prototypes) against the inputs (requirements), I eliminated the bottom left design from the picture below as it failed to meet the accessibility requirements. From here, we can move on and see if it fits the actual intended application.

Validation

Validation, in layman terms, means that the product must meet the user needs and intended usage. 

From my setup picture below, you can see that I have utilized two designs for the laptop stands. Finally, I can access all 3 laptops without each one getting in the way of the other plus some bonus desk space!

by Foald

Hace un tiempo he estado pensando en como hacer un stand para el notebook, tenia el diseño un poco pensando, algo simple, fácil de hacer, que no ocupara mucho espacio y que fuera económico. Algo como esto:

Claramente el proceso de diseño altamente preciso y definido. pero es una idea sencilla y donde puedo ocupar madera reciclada.

La cosa es que hoy ordenando mi pieza me topaba una y otra vez con una silla que tengo para dejar ropa, es la base de una silla de escritorio a la que se le rompió el respaldo, esta silla tenia unos posa brazos que ahora sin respaldo no tenían ningún propósito. 

Viendo los posa brazos, ya no en la silla, me di cuenta que tenían una forma casi perfecta para los stand que quería hacer. Así que decidí utilizarlos como materia prima. 

Una sierra, un poco de lija y conseguimos algo como esto:

Básicamente corte la parte donde se apoyan los brazos y deje un en L para que el notebook se pudiera posar sin resbalar.

Fue bastante fácil cortar las partes y lijar, el material con que hacen estas partes es lo suficientemente blando para poder cortarlo. 

El resultado es algo bastante practico un stand que funciona, es simple y altura ideal, estable y sobre todo reciclado. Algo inesperado.

Hay detalles que se pueden trabajar como textura y color pero son detalles tan chicos que no afectan al funcionamiento, así que lo dejaremos tal cual.

Notebook Stand by Defianz

Height adjustable laptop stand with in-built document holder. Space saving, money saving,…

Laptop is a wonderful piece of technology enabling us to communicate, work, play, watch movies, share information and much more. Life without laptops, smartphones and tablets has actually become unimaginable. But despite being one of the best inventions to help us, the truth is that the Laptops are not ergonomically designed. Lot of thought is given in producing the lightest and fastest laptops, but with no improvement in the ergonomic design.

Most of us have faced at least one kind of discomfort due to laptop use, be it wrist, neck, shoulder or back pain. With prolong, repetitive use of laptops, these strains turn into severe musculoskeletal disorders leading to permanent muscle tissue damage.One in three users today suffer from overuse syndrome. With the increase in the use of laptops, more and more physiotherapists, health providers are treating the overuse and its postural symptoms and recommend the use of laptop stand.

Laptop stand is no longer just an accessory for your laptop, but has become an essential component for an ergonomic setup. Laptop stand can be used both at home and work place. They save space and provide a perfect ergonomic set up for work. With many organisations now allowing work from home or remote locations, it has become even more essential to a proper ergonomic set up of work. For this the laptop stand has become an inevitable piece of gadget  and the organisations are now buying them more than ever before.

There are many different kind of laptop stands out in the market, so it is essential to initiate a self research before buying a laptop stand. A Laptop stand can be a riser stand and provide the right elevation required for the users height and posture. A Laptop stand can be a cooling stand with inbuilt fans to cool your laptop and prevent it from overheating. A laptop stand can also provide the right angle adjustment for the users perfect viewing angle, preventing strain on the neck. Most of the laptop stands today are lightweight and portable for convenient use. Just place the laptop stand on the desk its ready for use like a desktop computer. Then we have laptop stand that comes with features like inbuilt document holder or a laptop stand with multiple USB ports for those who like to remain connected to multiple devices at the same time. With the need to share information, presentations, movies and games with friends and colleagues some of the laptop stand also come with rotation or swivel function. Some laptop stands have the all in functionality too. We have listed some of these laptop stand below - 

Defianz Desk Stand

Feature packed Defianz Desk Stand - Gorgeous Black

Laptop Cooling Pad with Dual Fans

Excellent Design - Ergonomic, Stylish & Sleek

Multifunctional Laptop + Book Stand

Riser Notebook Stand

Adjusting the laptop screen height, viewing angle and positioning is a breeze

mStand 360®

mStand360 Laptop Stand with Swivel Base

Laptop stand also serves the purpose of  a user wanting  a personal work station on the go. So instead of investing in hefty tables, desks the most ideal way will be a to grab a laptop stand. Save yourself from the stress and strains of laptops and enjoy computing with help of a Laptop Stand today!

Encourages a extra cozy posture by elevating the laptop show to eye stage and probably the most excellent viewing distance.. Instantly alternate into your pc into a high-comfort workstation.