# Diagonal Locker Dividers Staples' Student-Designed Locker Organizer Creates Floating Shelves By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-08-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locker-organizer References: [delawareonline](http://www.delawareonline.com/story/life/2015/08/03/look-new-gear-kids-heading-back-school/31045299/) & [staples](http://www.staples.com/Designed-By-Students-Floating-Locker-Shelves-Grey-Neon-Green/product_1548322) Ahead of the school season, [Staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-pep-rally) challenged middle school kids to come up with better designs for things like pencil cases, backpacks and locker organizers to make the lives of students a little bit easier. The Floating Locker Shelves from Staples' Designed by Students line is one such example of a winning back to school design that's now being sold in stores. What makes the Floating Locker Shelves so genius is that they don't need to be affixed or attached in any way to the sides or back of a locker. The design is best suited to lockers about 12" wide and creates multiple storage spaces for storing textbooks, lunch bags, backpacks and more. Once the school year is done, the clever [locker organization system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rfid-locker-system) can be neatly folded away until the next back to school season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Student-designed Products:** Opportunity for companies to collaborate with students to create innovative products that meet their needs. - **Unattached Locker Organizers:** Potential for locker organizers that do not require affixing or attaching to the locker, providing convenience and flexibility for users. - **Foldable Storage Solutions:** Market for storage systems that can be easily folded away when not in use, maximizing space and organization. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Education industry can leverage student input to develop improved school supplies and organization solutions. - **Retail:** Home and school supply retailers can offer unique locker organizers that provide convenience and flexibility for students. - **Home Storage:** Opportunity for manufacturers to create foldable storage solutions that can be used in lockers as well as in homes for versatile storage options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [L-Shaped Stacked Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-shelf.md) - [Adaptable Organizer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-square-organizer.md) - [Discreet Folding Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf.md) - [Sleek Wall Organizer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mdf-boards.md) - [Folding Steel Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf.md) - [Clutter-Tackling Desk Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-desk-organizer.md) - [Modern Locker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mustard-made.md) - [Dedicated Student Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-furniture-design.md) - [Modern Modular Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firki.md)