Hexorg

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Hexorg is a school supply holder that can hold school utensils, (pencils, pens, highlighters, etc.) plants, and a phone. If we assign numbers to the hexagons, 1 would be the shortest, and 4 would be the tallest. Holes 1 and 2 would be used for holding school utensils and are designed for seamless grabbing and dropping of these tools, in and out of the hole. Holes 3 and 4 are used for plants; since they each have a depth of 3 inches, the user can place a fake plant or a plant that does not require a drainage system. Finally, there is a phone holder which serves as a charging station as well. The purpose of this design is to allow students to have a place to store the utensils they need for school while also bringing in life, and changing up the day a little bit. One thing I noticed, as a student, was that every day feels so similar and lifeless but, with the help of these plants, your workspace will be brought to life. While it seems unnecessary, the phone stand permits users to charge their phone and keep it away from them, allowing for maximum focus. One of the bigger issues I came up against was deciding how big I wanted the interior part of each hexagon to be. While I decided that the height was appropriate very quickly, it took me a while to figure out how big the interior part would be because there were so many bad outcomes that could come out of making it too big or small. If I made it too big, pencils/pens would not stand up as high, meaning it would be harder to grab them, and it would be very clunky on the user's desk, possibly making it undesirable. However, if I made it too small, it would mean that the number of pencils that could fit in the hole would decrease drastically. Another issue I came across was how thick I wanted the hexagon to be. This issue was similar to the first one in the sense that, if I did not get it perfect, it would lead to undesirable outcomes. If I made it too thick, it would become clunky and undesirable, similar to the issue with the hole. If I made it too thin, a user might break it by accident while attempting to put the pen/pencil away or grabbing one. The smaller, but notable, issues include trying to keep extrudes to a minimum, getting everything connected, and doing the math side of things. If I could redesign Hexorg again, I would have a small system that allows for the drainage of plants, expanding the spectrum of possible plants that can be grown in the hexagons. I would do this by implementing small holes at the bottom of both hexagons and have that lead to a small, removable slot so the user can remove and clean it whenever they feel the need to. I would also consider using less plastic by implementing many small structural support beams underneath each hexagon so, while saving plastic, it would still offer the same support. 3D printing would help strengthen Hexorg as the material that is used by 3D printing allows for great containment of plants. The material allows for maximum breathability and absorption of moisture, allowing the plants to thrive. The material also is very durable, making it perfect for plants, and lightweight, so that anyone can use it with ease.