Bandage Organizer

While I love a variety of bandages…I don’t love that the assorted box has them all mixed together with no organization at all. In my head I pictured an organizer with three sections to easily identify and access the bandage size I wanted without digging through a box and then I set out to create it on Tinkercad .

The bandages used for measurement are a Target Up&Up brand flexible fabric adhesive bandage. The three sizes of bandages are:
1" by 3"
3/4" by 3"
5/8" by 2 1/4"

Both organizers hold the bandages, but version 2 was created to differentiate the three sections more effectively. The bottom of the section was raised to elevate the middle and largest sizes. To have an option that will fit in a bathroom drawer, I plan to test out a reduced wall/floor thickness to bring the overall height down. The current designs for versions 1 and 2 are very sturdy with walls that are just over 1/4" thick.

I measured the bandages in their wrappers and made a blocky design that had three separate sections. The width of the entire piece was set for the widest bandage, as was the overall height initially. In version 2, I actually increased the height slightly to test out a raised platform inside the sections for the middle and largest sized bandages. The “stair-step” design of version 2 allows for easier grab and go of each bandage. The staggered side heights for each section also allow for easier access to each section/bandage.

I love the way version 2 came out and I will find some time to try out a third version that could fit in a bathroom drawer. In order to make that version I will need to reduce the overall height, so I am curious if reducing the thickness of walls/bottom will still allow for the same sturdy feel that the first two designs have with the 1/4” thick walls. The approximately 4.75” height for version 2 is entirely too tall for my drawer, but it sits nicely on a counter top. The 3” depth and 2” width are not factors for the consideration of a drawer option. Version 1 will likely get repurposed for some craft supplies in a craft closet, so it is still very functional even if it is not holding bandages!

I have shared both versions on Thingiverse. Please keep me posted if you make one (or more) and let me know what you end up using them for in your home or any place else!