METAL ORGANIZER Metal Organizer Light Gray A simple steel organizer by Naomi Hirabayashi x Pacific Furniture Service. This item was sold in limited quantities as part of a Brutus project in 2024. It has been stored in its box and is new and unused. --- "I was always thinking I wanted 'something' to organize the business cards, mail, Post-it notes that are always scattered on my desk, the lip balm and bandages that always disappear before I finish using them, and all the other things in the house that don't have a designated place to put them," says Naomi Hirabayashi. She is an art director and graphic designer who has worked on the direction of 〈ARTS & SCIENCE〉 and 〈YAECA〉, as well as the CD jackets for Sakanaction. "However, these kinds of organizers are usually made of resin. Simple, unassuming household items have increased, but perhaps because of the weight, there aren't many steel ones. As various things are changing to resin, I thought I would make a steel 'anything box' for those who, like me, surprisingly like steel." The image was a design that was as robust, simple, and universal as German industrial products. For example, a vintage file case that she has been using for over a decade. She likes the steel construction and lack of excessive decoration, but "if I were to make a new one, I'd want something a little more sturdy," says Hirabayashi. The shape and size were also a concern. "I wanted a size that could hold A4 documents, but this time I decided to make a shape that could organize smaller items." Hirabayashi, who solidified her ideas while comparing various boxes and organizing tools she uses daily, commissioned 〈PACIFIC FURNITURE SERVICE〉 to produce the item. Founded in 1988, it is a popular shop and factory that has handled many overseas metal boxes and vintage furniture. "I don't need a lot of functions, just two fixed dividers. I don't need a sense of style or flavor. Instead, I think it would be nice to have the part number and size embossed to give it a little character," says Hirabayashi. The color variations are three, with light gray as the main color. She referenced the color of the masterpiece shelf by Dieter Rams, a German designer, which she also uses in her office. …