«If there isn’t enough space, you can create it.»
Concept
This is a foldable pocket organizer made from sheet polymer material that attaches to the edge of a desk, creating additional storage space for small items. The project is intended for students and users of mobile workspaces. Its core concept is that a thin, flat form unfolds into useful volume, freeing up desk surface area. The polymer’s properties—lightness, flexibility, and the ability to form a stable structure—become the foundation of the object’s function, form, and usage scenario.
The student workspace is often too small for everything that is needed.
While studying, a laptop, phone, charger, headphones, pens, notebook, ID badge, and other small items are all on the desk simultaneously. Because of this, the workspace quickly becomes overloaded—items obstruct each other, fall, or get lost.
The Pocket allows you to: — free up workspace; — keep necessary items within reach; — quickly organize a temporary workspace; — use the item in various spaces: classroom, library, coworking space, or dormitory.
Use Case Scenario
1. The user takes a flat item out of the backpack.
2. They unfold it along the crease lines.
3. They form a three-dimensional pocket.
4. They secure it to the edge of the table.
5. They place small items inside.
6. After use, they remove it and fold it flat again.
Structure
The pouch is assembled from a flat polymer template and attaches to the table using two separate clamps. The back panel features slots for attaching clips.
Advantages: the mounting mechanism can be modified independently, clips can be swapped, load can be distributed, and the flat shape of the pouch is maintained.
Disadvantages: multiple parts instead of one.
Net
Materials
Body (1 mm thickness) — sheet polypropylene (SIBEX PP I013 EX*). Manufacturing process — sheet extrusion, cutting, and bending.
Fastening clips (approx. 5 mm in the main profile) — impact-resistant polypropylene (SIBEX PP I122 IM). Manufacturing process — pre-molding or alternative small-batch production.
Anti-slip overlays (2–3 mm) — thermoplastic elastomer (styrene-butadiene thermoplastic elastomers (SBS)). Manufacturing process — cutting or molding.
- suitability of a specific grade for multiple bends must be confirmed through testing.
Detailed front and back view
Production
The design of the «POCKET» item is developed with small-batch manufacturing capabilities in Russia in mind. The projected run is 200–300 units with an overall budget for realization up to 3 million rubles.
The main body is fabricated from sheet polypropylene approximately 1 mm thick. The production process involves cutting a flat blank to form the contours, interlocking tongues, mounting slots, and bending lines.The manufacturing process calls for the use of ready-made polymer sheets, which eliminates the need to develop expensive tooling for shaping the entire body. After cutting, the blank is assembled into a three-dimensional structure using mechanical locking joints.
Two C-shaped clips are produced separately from the housing. The primary solution under consideration is manufacturing them from impact-resistant polypropylene using machining or injection molding.
For limited runs, an alternative technology—industrial 3D printing using engineering polyamide—is also permissible, followed by an adjustment of material specifications.
The contact surfaces of the clips are fitted with elastomeric pads that reduce slippage and protect the tabletop from damage. The pads are made from pre-formed sheet material and are installed during the final assembly stage.
Features of Replication
The limited run allows for special attention to the quality of execution and detail control. The use of repeatable elements, pre-cut sheet materials, and predominantly mechanical joints is aimed at reducing production operations and simplifying assembly.The foldable structure of the casing also allows for a reduced volume during storage and transportation. The item can be delivered in a flat state with assembly instructions.
