The Placeholder is a revolutionary modular desk system made from 12-inch square wood slabs. Design, validate, and build your perfect workspace – no engineering degree required.
500+
Early supporters
15min
Average assembly time
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Possible configurations
Why The Placeholder?
We're reimagining workspace furniture with modular design, smart engineering, and sustainable materials.
12-inch modular slabs
Perfect square wood slabs that snap together seamlessly. Expand your workspace as your projects grow.
Smart leg placement
Our assembly builder validates weight distribution to ensure your desk is stable and safe.
Easy assembly
No complex tools required. Assemble your desk in minutes with our intuitive connection system.
From idea to desk in 3 steps
Our streamlined process makes it easy to create, validate, and build your perfect modular desk.
Design your layout
Use our assembly builder to create your perfect desk configuration with 12x12 inch slabs.
Validate stability
Our system checks weight distribution and recommends optimal leg placement for safety.
Order your kit
Get your custom modular desk kit delivered with all components and assembly instructions.
Our progress
Follow our journey from concept to Kickstarter launch. Every milestone brings us closer to revolutionizing modular workspaces.
Prototype Testing Complete
We've successfully tested our modular system with 50+ beta users. The feedback has been incredible!
Manufacturing Partner Secured
Partnered with a sustainable wood manufacturer to bring you high-quality, eco-friendly slabs.
Assembly Builder Beta
Our web-based design tool is now live! Try building your dream desk configuration today.
What's next
Our roadmap to bringing The Placeholder to market and into your workspace.
Kickstarter campaign
Join our crowdfunding campaign to get early access and exclusive pricing on The Placeholder.
First production run
Limited quantities of our modular desk system for early backers and beta testers.
Full launch & retail
Wide availability through our website and select retail partners.
Ready to build your dream desk?
Join our community of early supporters and be the first to experience The Placeholder when we launch on Kickstarter.