Open desktop tray

Collect the things that otherwise remain scattered, then return the whole desk to use.

An undivided floor accepts mixed shapes without assigning permanent lanes. The open top lets you see what still needs to be put away.

Measure
- Arrange the actual daily contents on paper and measure the occupied footprint.
- Measure the desk landing space and leave room to grip both sides of the tray.

Tools and access
- A saw and guide for straight cuts
- A square, measuring rule and caliper
- Clamps suitable for the dry assembly
- A sanding block for accessible edges

Use
- Empty pockets or the work surface into the tray when you finish.
- Remove valuables and items that belong elsewhere before starting the next session.
- Keep only the daily set; clear accumulated receipts once a week.

Check your result
- The chosen daily set sits on the floor without a second hidden layer.
- You can pick up the smallest item without emptying the tray.
- The tray rests flat and can be moved with two hands without catching nearby objects.

If the fit is wrong
- If small items vanish below larger ones, reduce the daily set or choose a divided tray.
- If the tray crowds the desk, reduce its outer dimensions and check the layout again before cutting.