Mac mini M1 Desk Tray / Holder – Minimal Workspace

I redesigned my desk and realized that my Mac mini just didn’t visually fit anymore.

It worked perfectly — it just looked out of place.

 

Instead of hiding it or turning it into a “product,” I wanted it to feel like a normal desk object.
So I designed this tray to look like a simple raised document holder.

 

From a distance, it doesn’t read as tech.
It just sits there, quietly doing its job.

 

Airflow is fully preserved:

• bottom intake stays open
• rear exhaust and cables are unobstructed

I added a felt inlay on top to soften the look and avoid the typical 3D-printed feel. It’s a small detail, but it made a big difference for me.

 

This was modeled in Blender.
I’m still a beginner when it comes to modeling, but I care a lot about proportions and small details that make an object feel “right” in everyday use.

 

It’s not meant to be clever or flashy.
It just fits my desk now — and that was the whole point.

 

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