the prop by nicholas pajerski & justin brouillette

with one swift move, the prop is ready to use

the prop is an affordable and portable laptop stand. it’s thoughtful design combines both form and function to create a simple, yet refined experience. it is affordable because make collaboration believes design should be accessible to all. the prop is sleek and efficient, a perfect fit for your laptop; in fact it was designed to be flexible and accommodates most 13" to 17" laptops.

originally, the prop was designed out of frustration when we noticed the lack of portable, well-designed laptop stands on the market. the aesthetics have changed since the original but it’s intent has stayed true. the first prop was designed by nick, laser cut from basswood and painted bright yellow. many iterations have been made: testing good working and viewing angles, and how your laptop is supported so we could produce the desired form and aesthetic. through help and discussion with local manufacturers we believe we have achieved a great solution.

laptops need ventilation, especially if used vigorously on a consistent basis. the prop is designed to provide that passive ventilation, all the while looking and feeling natural.

did we mention it’s portable? unlike many bulky laptop stands, the prop disassembles and fits easily into most bags. in a fast-paced society, it’s convenient to have products that work to your style and speed. it’s okay to have a “throw it in your bag” mentality.

-design matter(s)-

we believe in reusing materials, especially plastic, so we are working to make the prop out of recycled content or a bio-degradable material. if nothing less, it will be recyclable!

-now-

after two years of development the prop is ready for production. now we need your help. in order to be able to afford the manufacturing of the injection molding form to create props, like the prototype in the video, we need to raise roughly ,000. thankfully, kickstarter has given us that opportunity and we would be oh-so-gracious if you would help us!

the prop is currently on kickstarter ( http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/makecollab/the-prop ) and we would love your support!

justin and nick founders of make collaboration

laptops need ventilation, especially if used vigorously on a consistent basis. the prop is designed to provide that passive ventilation, all the while looking and feeling natural.