This system emerged from a personal struggle with digital note-taking. I found myself with hundreds of fragmented thoughts scattered across apps, notebooks, and sticky notes, but no satisfying way to see connections or prioritize what mattered. The solution needed to be physical, visual, and flexible.

The first prototype was a simple wooden tray with moveable dividers, but it lacked the tactile feedback that makes physical organization satisfying. The breakthrough came with the token system—small wooden pieces that represent ideas, allowing you to physically sort, group, and rearrange thoughts in space.

Each organizer contains three types of tokens: circles for core ideas, squares for tasks, and triangles for connections. The compartments can be reconfigured using wooden dividers, creating custom layouts for different thinking styles or project phases. It's analog computing for the mind.

Made from cherry wood with brass hardware, each system develops its own workflow patterns through use. The tokens acquire a subtle patina from handling, and the compartments naturally shape themselves to frequently used configurations. It becomes more personal and effective with time.