My Group Project x SPIN Bricks
Handmade, collapsible sorting trays for whatever you need to sort - for us, its LEGO®!
Tray Pack Contents:
- Pack 1: 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small
- Pack 2: 1 large, 2 medium, 2 small
- Pack 3: 2 large, 2 medium, 4 small
- Pack 4: 4 large, 4 medium, 4 small
Dimensions:
| Small (yellow) | 5" x 5" base with sides up | 9" x 9" when flat |
| Medium (green) | 5" x 8" base with sides up | 9" x 12" when flat |
| Large (blue) | 8" x 8" base with sides up | 12" x 12" when flat |
All sides are 2" in height.
Special Edition: LEGO® Stripes
Available in Pack 1 | The red LEGO® logo will appear on at least 1 tray in each pack. Pattern on trays may vary and differ from photo example.
WHY WE MADE THESE:
Cheap plastic bins/trays are commonly used for sorting all kinds of things (LEGO®, puzzle pieces, crafting supplies, etc.), but we wanted a better and more sensory- and storage-friendly solution, so we made these, and here's why:
| Shortfalls of Plastic Trays/Bins | How We Solved It! |
| Plastic amplifies noises of items in bins causing unfriendly sensory input | Soft and durable vinyl fabric inside trays to minimize excess noise |
| Takes up more storage space use not in use | Collapsible and able to store flat |
| Difficult to pour items out of bins | Flexible material and unsnapping corners allows a smoother "funnel" for pouring out items |
BONUS: This type of tray is also commonly made from felt, which tends to have more grip, causing items to get stuck when pouring them out. The vinyl fabric in our trays allow items to smoothly slide right out.
These trays allow our senses to be less overstimulated by reducing:
- noise when rummaging through the trays
- tactile frustration when moving sorted items into their storage containers
- visual clutter when sorting trays are not in use.
