How it started

Charger cords began cluttering my clean living space.

 

The inspiration

It "happened" while I was packing several of my chargers and charger cords (into a baggy) for an upcoming business trip and thought there had to be a better way to organize my charger cords.

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Design criteria

I started by defining two basic features my cord organizer must have - universal compatibility for chargers of varied sizes/shapes and no wire “bundle” dangling from the charger.

 

A simple idea

With an inspiration, I modified some household plastics for my mock-ups and one particular design proved to meet both design objectives.

 

Taking the next step

I contacted a former roommate (an Industrial Designer by trade) who created the CAD files to make actual prototypes. With prototypes in hand, evaluations proved it worked with a variety of chargers. At a family gathering, I showed a relative who liked the product and said it needed a catchy name. With some deliberation, “Cord Commander” was coined.

 

Putting the pieces together

Now, I needed a manufacturer. My goal - make the Cord Commander in America. This was more challenging than anticipated because the majority of U.S. plastic’s manufacturers are built in China. After a year and a half of “set-backs,” I found a great tool maker and production house. It was quite a learning experience. I am proud to say our product is 100% American made and that includes our packaging.

 

We hope our cord management product will make your living space a little neater.