The Noguchi Filing System

[Sage]

http://www.lise.jp/honyaku/noguchi.html

Very, very interesting (please read the entire article before commenting – it sounds a lot different if you just skim it).

I’m really inclined to try it.

 

[ceiling_fan]

I think it is an interesting idea, concept, thing. I don't know about the disposal of unnecessary files though.

 

[Small_Fryz]

Sounds interesting! 👍

Only problem with that could be, if you have too many documents, it could be hard to find the correct one.

But it seems to be a very great concept! 👍

 

[VTRacing]

Nifty how the system tends to self-sort.

Also it is true (for me at least) about someone remembering when a document was used rather than where it was filed.

I know that when digging through a pile of documents I can usually tell how far down I need to go by looking at what I've uncovered, similar to the techniques archaeologists use to date items.

 

[Emohawk]

Hmm, this is essentially a more complicated version of the way my CDs are sorted.
Seems like a good idea. I never know when to get rid of all the reams of paperwork I get from the government, school, etc.

 

[ferrari_chris]

A good theory.

One situation though:

What about a document that you are waiting for more information on? Say you have a form you are filling in but can't complete because you need more information. I like to have this form handy so as soon as the info. is available, I can complete the task. Having it handy also reminds me to chase-up the missing information.

However, with Noguchi's system, this file will be pushed into the 'rarely used' section (which is true as it is rarely used), but when it comes time to fill it out, where is it? Also, "Out of sight, out of mind." If the document isn't "nagging" it may never get completed.

Just one situation, but this is probably more related to the way I work rather than the structure of this filing system.

Anyway, a novel idea.

 

[amp88]

Looks fairly similar to LRU (Least Recently Used) replacement schemes employed in memory management of some operating systems. Interesting concept when applied to paper-based storage.

 

[toyomatt84]

Update to the rolodex I've been using for some time now.

Props Sage, thanks for the find. :tup:

 

[skip0110]

This appears that it would be a siginificant improvement to my current filing system, which I call the "Throw It on My Desk and Hope It Doesn't Get Lost" system.

In theory: good; my motivation to implement it: minimal.

Surprisingly, every time I "organize," I end up loosing everything.

 

[turboash78]

👍 Neato.