Designing the New Laptop Riser
Our original laptop riser was great—but we were running into major quality control and manufacturing issues. Here’s how we solved the problems and designed a new version of the laptop riser.
If It’s Broke, Fix It
The original riser had a bent wood base with an aluminum face. It was flat-packable, and was assembled at home. The problem was that the radius the wood had to be bent at was too tight, meaning it cracked too frequently as it was manufactured.
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I really loved the original. The assembly part of it was so cool to me. But we needed to be able to produce with consistent quality and not waste a ton of wood bases.
KEN TOMITA
Co-Founder
![The original Grovemade Laptop Riser from 2020 side by side with the redesigned 2023 model.](https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2FGMP0311-designing-the-laptop-riser-B1.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=200&s=11422bced456dd58af6593c6b31e0373 200w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2FGMP0311-designing-the-laptop-riser-B1.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=300&s=f4aebb2e1796b0c6a53f15418bae54cd 300w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2FGMP0311-designing-the-laptop-riser-B1.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=500&s=466c857718880356423d0d77a5039156 500w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2FGMP0311-designing-the-laptop-riser-B1.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=700&s=3aed8d67ca2a7d17a43ee6e02c04b03b 700w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2FGMP0311-designing-the-laptop-riser-B1.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=900&s=978eaff50c2b87ea79fde5c7544ccfc9 900w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2FGMP0311-designing-the-laptop-riser-B1.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=1100&s=de1dfe003208e52ebff35510521030b6 1100w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2FGMP0311-designing-the-laptop-riser-B1.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=1300&s=5f2a32cb1a3ca8dadadd3cd4e5ef555d 1300w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2FGMP0311-designing-the-laptop-riser-B1.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=1500&s=214f7f8bfeb64eac0faa884efc5da1ce 1500w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2FGMP0311-designing-the-laptop-riser-B1.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=1800&s=ac3b1d7dfc141e1c8117a92d4f5fd9db 1800w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2FGMP0311-designing-the-laptop-riser-B1.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=2250&s=a6452c87d0f8e883bdb04ac1dabfa2f9 2250w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2FGMP0311-designing-the-laptop-riser-B1.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=2500&s=94dec3aad3d2c2982d6725c37154864f 2500w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2FGMP0311-designing-the-laptop-riser-B1.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=3000&s=282b758e3c2c3ffe68107fb853460a1f 3000w)
Two-Piece, Too Much?
In short, yes. We started by working on the base, and first considered versions with two pieces of metal, because that would allow us to pack it flat. But, in every prototype we tried, the two pieces were too clunky and cumbersome. So we transitioned to a single bent aluminum piece. It felt right, despite having to ship fully assembled.
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KEN TOMITA (Grovemade Co-Founder): This product is a little less efficient to ship, but more beautiful.
![Wood laptop lift working in tandem with the Grovemade Maple Desk Shelf.](https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-solid-maple-medium-galB-C2.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=200&s=9bdcb09099eaa2121b63ad94ef477b8b 200w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-solid-maple-medium-galB-C2.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=300&s=afb0deccd29eb03a2d650a3710e3323e 300w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-solid-maple-medium-galB-C2.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=500&s=dbe6225369e1ac44e18a9a0d9e855da7 500w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-solid-maple-medium-galB-C2.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=700&s=3d9c05b2825c846db1920d4a18f2d2e9 700w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-solid-maple-medium-galB-C2.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=900&s=fb483355bab79f9b05a33e0950e1f561 900w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-solid-maple-medium-galB-C2.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=1100&s=b3938caa4dd6ab18fb2442d6bb6bb295 1100w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-solid-maple-medium-galB-C2.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=1300&s=29f5b99fc6c643c1b40523d379111e95 1300w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-solid-maple-medium-galB-C2.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=1500&s=a3e2c4a3346c1b5cc4e3a1b81df05770 1500w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-solid-maple-medium-galB-C2.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=1800&s=934d753f6f0227e1f86570f3e3dd5aa1 1800w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-solid-maple-medium-galB-C2.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=2250&s=a0d6412748b53dc2ab828b4c35c891d5 2250w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-solid-maple-medium-galB-C2.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=2500&s=39c050bc94ddd81f88517a32ab3df3cd 2500w,https://grovemade.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-solid-maple-medium-galB-C2.jpg?auto=format&ixlib=python-1.1.2&w=3000&s=c45c3778044ccc5a54f05109a8f3b5cc 3000w)
Planes Shouldn't Be Plain
Since we were no longer using wood for the base, we moved it up front and center, as a focal point of warmth and tone, and as the ledge that holds your laptop, cushioned by a layer of felt.
But our first iterations of this concept looked way too plain. So we leaned on a favorite for adding depth and dimension: offsets and radius play.
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We like doing these offsets to show off the material and give a floating feeling. I love that the wood floats on the front.
SEAN KELLY
Lead Product Designer
It took a lot of tweaking to get the ratios just right. We made tiny incremental changes in each piece until we landed on the perfect visual pop.
A wood panel with radiused corners, set off against a felt piece with more radiused corners. A dance of shadows and light. The result saved the riser from plainness, giving the eye so much to mull over.
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Design With Purpose
Our laptop riser has a smaller footprint than the laptop stand on purpose. We designed it as a flexible piece that fits easily into your workspace, however you organize it.
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It works well as a companion piece to the small and medium desk shelves, letting you line up your laptop with your extended display. But it also is sweet on its own, which is how a lot of our customers end up using it.
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SEAN KELLY (Lead Designer): This is one of my favorite products now!
All in all, a sleek addition to your desk to take your work to new heights, whatever laptop you use.
Shop the Riser
Our laptop riser lifts your screen extra high for ideal ergonomics, combined with a small, stable footprint that fits into the tight spaces at your desk.
Now available in four material options.
Now available in four material options.