{"id":239,"date":"2026-03-12T13:41:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stgeorges.bc.ca\/deans\/?p=239"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:41:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:41:42","slug":"personal-project-blog-update-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.stgeorges.bc.ca\/deans\/2026\/03\/12\/personal-project-blog-update-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Project Blog Update #1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Portable Foldable Wooden Laptop Stand<\/strong>: SKRIVA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Problem<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most laptop stands that are made to carry around feel cheap, wobbly, and like they\u2019re going to break after a week. I want a stand so my screen is at a better height and my laptop doesn\u2019t get too hot, but a lot of people (including me) just leave them at home because they\u2019re ugly or hard to bring places. That means we end up using laptops flat on tables in caf\u00e9s, libraries, or class, which hurts our neck and wrists and makes the laptop run hotter, especially gaming or powerful ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who I\u2019m solving it for<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students like me who need to carry a stand to school, caf\u00e9s, libraries, or when I\u2019m traveling. Also anyone with a gaming or powerful laptop who wants better airflow and a good viewing angle at home or on the go, but doesn\u2019t want something huge and clunky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition Statement<\/strong> A lot of laptop stands are either too big to carry every day or they get wobbly, ugly, and don\u2019t let air flow well when they\u2019re made small. I want to build a slim, foldable wooden stand that\u2019s light, looks nice, has adjustable heights for good posture, keeps the laptop cool, and doesn\u2019t shake around, so people can actually bring it with them and use it wherever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I looked up a few things to make sure this is a real problem and to see what stands are missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portability issues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lots of stands are hard to carry or feel junky when they\u2019re foldable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evidence: Remtek Workplace Buying Guide <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/remtekworkplace.com\/knowledge-hub\/laptop-stand-buying-guide\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They say portable stands are good for travel and working away from home, but a lot of them aren\u2019t stable or strong enough because they\u2019re trying to be light. People end up not taking them because they\u2019re annoying or feel weak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why I\u2019m making mine fold in half on both pieces so it gets really slim (3\u20134 cm thick) and still stays solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Durability and wear<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Foldable stands break or get loose pretty fast, hinges get wiggly, parts bend, cheap stuff scratches or falls apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evidence: Ace Office Systems blog on pros and cons of laptop stands <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/aceofficesystems.com\/blogs\/news\/pros-and-cons-of-laptop-stand<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They say portable stands have problems with durability, especially the moving parts like hinges that loosen up or wear out, so they don\u2019t last long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why I\u2019m using 12 mm birch plywood and a strong block in the middle with square notches wood lasts longer than plastic and won\u2019t wear out as fast from opening and closing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ventilation and overheating<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Laptops get hot sitting flat or on bad stands, which makes them slow down and the fans loud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evidence: Ace Office Systems (same link) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/aceofficesystems.com\/blogs\/news\/pros-and-cons-of-laptop-stand<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They say one good thing about stands is better airflow underneath, which helps cool the laptop and stops overheating. Solid or closed designs block the vents and make it worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why I\u2019m putting rectangular slots around the edges of the top panel so air can get under the laptop easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ergonomics and posture problems<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Using a laptop flat makes you hunch over, which hurts your neck and wrists after a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evidence: Wired article on ergonomic experts <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/ergonomic-experts-convinced-me-ive-been-using-laptops-all-wrong\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They say laptops make bad posture because the screen is too low and the keyboard is too high compared to your arms. A stand lifts the screen to eye level and fixes the angle, but lots of portable ones don\u2019t adjust right or hurt your wrists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why I\u2019m doing 4-5 different slots so I can change the angle (steep for watching stuff, flat for typing) and a lip so the laptop doesn\u2019t slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m building a foldable wooden laptop stand out of 12 mm birch plywood. It folds small (aiming for 3\u20134 cm thick when closed), looks nice with real wood, and has adjustable angles with good airflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I\u2019m building (main parts):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n