# Bottomless Desk Organizers The Outline Tray by Nendo Could be Likened to Art Frames By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outline-tray References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/outline-tray-nendo/) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/) The Outline Tray reinterprets the [classic desk organizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiir) by removing the bottom. It is made up of only a thin border that provides a strict perimeter around such items as [pencils, paper clips and pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pareto-pot) to reside. The only thing that the Outline Tray doesn't allow for is easy transference to another surface. A person is essentially sacrificing a bit of functionality for cool aesthetics. Designed by Japanese studio [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-twins-side-table), the Outline Tray can be likened to art frames for the desk. They can even be arranged as paintings would be on a wall. Although the bottom could be useful when cleaning the surface of the table, the versatile Outline Tray itself is easy to clean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bottomless Desk Organizers:** Innovative desk organizers that challenge conventional designs and can offer more aesthetic appeal and alternative functionalities. - **Minimalistic Office Supplies:** Trend of simplifying typical office supplies like desk organizers could offer opportunities for designing sophisticated and visually pleasing products while still ensuring functionality. - **Modular Desk Accessories:** Trend of designing desk accessories with flexibility for customization to fit the user's organizational needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Supplies Industry:** Opportunities for offering new and unique office supplies that are visually pleasing and also offer varied functionality that could serve as a point of differentiation. - **Furniture Industry:** Innovative furniture designs that allow customization and personalization of workspaces to changing customer needs. - **Art and Design Industry:** Opportunities for designers and artists to blend functionality and creativity in office supply designs to serve a visually demanding market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Wooden Desk Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-concept.md) - [Vertical Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-desk1.md) - [Modern Modular Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firki.md) - [Undulating Desktop Valet Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wav-minimal-desk-organizer.md) - [Clutter-Tackling Desk Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-desk-organizer.md) - [Hand-Dyed Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade-desk-tray.md) - [Recycled Desk Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tray210.md) - [Stackable Tower Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyl-desk-organizer.md) - [Folded Metal Sheet Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy.md)