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There's also the fact that users tend to adapt their desk to their needs. Some of them have USB DACs and wired headphones, mechanical keyboards, special mice or
by jfim 6y ago
There's also the fact that users tend to adapt their desk to their needs. Some of them have USB DACs and wired headphones, mechanical keyboards, special mice or trackballs, charger cords for their phone, laptop docking stations, smart card readers, mouse pads, network cables, etc.
I can kind of see the point for locations where aesthetics are more important than usability (eg. receptionists) but otherwise for most people it wouldn't add that much, since they'd lose the aesthetic by plugging in whatever cord they need to charge their phone, USB coffee mug heater or whatever.
A more useful thing in my option would be a build your own option that allows placing items where you'd want them and have it route and build the thing automatically, but I'm not sure part of that target market, so take that with an appropriate amount of salt. :-)
- sfnick92 6y agoIt would be super cool if i could make a desk builder that made each desk automatically have cable routing custom to unique set ups. For now it looks like making a more modular one size fits all solution makes the most sense.
- spicybright 6y agoSo, I just have to ask, how would big custom frames be better than stick on clips and zip ties? I did that with my desk. It took 15 minutes and 10 bucks for a clean looking desk. No visible wires except the ones sticking out the back, in clips so they can't fall behind the desk. The idea is cool if you're into elaborate (expensive?) custom desks, but it seems more like an design school final than something of practical use. Believe me though, it looks nice, I can tell you worked hard on it. I just don't get why build a business around it now instead of iterate on it as a hobby until you get something of use for the average desk worker.