Knolling: meaning, definitions and examples

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knolling

 

[ ˈnōliŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

organization, productivity

Knolling is the act of arranging objects in an orderly manner, often at right angles to each other, to facilitate organization and accessibility. This technique is commonly used in various fields such as design and manufacturing to achieve a clean and efficient workspace.

Synonyms

arranging, organizing, systematizing

Examples of usage

  • She spent the afternoon knolling her art supplies for better visibility.
  • The engineer practiced knolling by arranging his tools systematically before starting the project.
  • Knolling the ingredients helped the chef cook more efficiently.

Translations

Translations of the word "knolling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 organização

🇮🇳 व्यवस्था

🇩🇪 Ordnung

🇮🇩 pengaturan

🇺🇦 організація

🇵🇱 organizacja

🇯🇵 整理

🇫🇷 organisation

🇪🇸 organización

🇹🇷 düzenleme

🇰🇷 정리

🇸🇦 تنظيم

🇨🇿 organizace

🇸🇰 organizácia

🇨🇳 整理

🇸🇮 organizacija

🇮🇸 skipulag

🇰🇿 ұйымдастыру

🇬🇪 ორგანიზაცია

🇦🇿 təşkilat

🇲🇽 organización

Etymology

The term 'knolling' originated from a work practice developed at Frank Gehry's design office in the 1980s. The name comes from the 'knoll' tables that were used in the workspace, where items were laid out in a precise and orderly fashion. It became known as a way to increase efficiency and prevent clutter. Over time, the term was popularized in various creative communities and has been adopted as a method for organization beyond just architectural design. Today, knolling is embraced not only in artistic and design settings but also in personal and professional environments to promote better productivity through visual clarity.