Utilising space
Vertical space
Environment
Things get lost
Time consuming to get things
Have a designated area for things
Have a desk tidy that stacks things on top of eachother
Ensure things are easy to reach
Label areas
Make sure things have a specific place
The product should make it easier to put things in its designated space
Ensure the product uses biodegradable materials
Design the product to indirectly clean the area
Plastic free design
Sustainability
Limit metal use as metals are finite
Sustainable wood like bamboo can be used
Ensure that the product can be easily disposed of
Perhaps engineer recyclable aspects into the product
Make sure product is stable
Cubby's with a lip to prevent objects rolling out?
Utilise the little ground space available by building up
Productivity
Potential productivity increase
Use an intuitive design
Research shows a tidy desk boosts morale
Bacteria
Pathogens can grow on dirty desks
Ensure it is easy to clean the product
Safety
Ensure the product is stable
Leave no sharp edges
Ensure any wood used won't splinter, turning into a safety hazard
Aesthetics
Could look like a skyscraper
Could look like a tree
Biomimicry
Old building