The Routines Collection Turns Daily Tasks Into Elevated Rituals

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Daily life is full of small, often overlooked gestures, like setting a table, changing the calendar, or clearing away clutter on a desk. While these moments aren’t monumental in the grand scheme of life, they shape how we experience our days because of how often we repeat them. With the Routines collection, Spain-based design studio MorontaCasanova (MoCa) draws attention to these quiet rituals, designing six objects with a pragmatic objective but a modern day aesthetic.

If you’ve ever bought a desk caddy only to find its compartments don’t quite match your needs, MoCa offers a smarter solution. The OfficeBasket, originally designed as a toolbox for the studio’s own office, is a modular caddy with removable dividers that adapt to whatever you’re storing. A central divider splits the basket into two compartments, while smaller organizers can be repositioned to create wider sections for notebooks or tighter ones for sticky notes. Even the dividers double as pencil or tool holders, making the OfficeBasket endlessly flexible – a thoughtful fix for anyone tired of one-size-fits-all organizers.

A black caddy holding scissors, pens, glue, tape, wire cutters, a clamp, and other tools sits on a table with additional craft supplies scattered nearby

A black organizer tray holds art and craft supplies, including glue, scissors, pliers, pencils, and brushes; goggles and tools are placed on the table nearby

A modern lamp sits on top of stacked books, including one titled "dieter rams," on a black tripod stand next to a leafy plant and a concrete wall

The AdjustableLamp keeps things refreshingly simple. Instead of an electronic dimmer, it uses pure mechanics to adjust both brightness and direction. A single knob raises or lowers the light source, which works with any standard socket and bulb. Rather than relying on electronics, the lamp offers a much more satisfying and tactile way to adjust lighting.

A modern silver table lamp sits on a stack of books inside a wooden bookshelf, surrounded by vertically and horizontally arranged books

A modern bookshelf with neatly stacked books, a small silver lamp, a pencil holder with pens, and a tape dispenser on wooden shelves

Rectangular plastic containers in black, yellow, brown, and white with rounded corners and circular lids, arranged on a light gray textured surface

Despite its straightforward name, the CandleHolders do more than simply hold candles – they store and display them, too. Available in two different sizes, these stackable boxes can hold four tall taper candles or six tea lights. When it’s time to set the mood, the lid can be used to display the candles as they burn. Equal parts storage and centerpiece, it’s a clever solution for keeping ambiance ready to go, whether you’re at home or on the move.

Minimalist desk accessories on a grey surface, including a white tray with a candle and sharpener, and a black tray with a tealight candle

A yellow tray with a candle and two matches, and a yellow container holding six tealight candles, placed on a gray textured surface

A blue wall clock with silver hour markers and hands, displaying the time as 10:10, mounted on a concrete wall

The ScrewClock wears its construction proudly. Two metal plates sandwich a simple movement, held together by 12 visible screws that double as hour markers. By aligning construction with function, the design turns assembly into both expression and utility.

A blue wall clock with silver hour and minute hands is mounted on a light wood surface, showing the time

Sliced bread on a wooden cutting board with tongs, next to plates, a cup, and a striped cloth on a beige tablecloth

The BreadBoard leaves no crumb left unturned – or at least, on your counters. Comprised if three parts, the top tray features grooves that lets crumbs fall onto a base with sloped walls for easy sweeping. A matching knife rests neatly in the grooves when not in use, making the entire set as orderly as it is practical.

A wooden slotted breadboard on a red tray sits on a beige tablecloth, with crumbs, a bread knife, and two slices of bread nearby

A wooden slotted breadboard with a slice of bread on it sits on a beige tablecloth next to a black plate, a cup, and a small bowl. Another bread slice is on the table

Two round, modern wall clocks—one black, one white—are displayed on a desk and wall above an organized workspace with books, boxes, and office supplies

Finally, the PerpetualCalendar turns time into a daily touchpoint. Four stacked plates create a quiet analog system where the inner two discs rotate independently, guided by embedded magnets, to reveal the day and month. Each day shifts the calendar into a new geometry, creating a graphic snapshot of where you are in the year.

A round, black wall calendar with sliding indicators displays "FEB" and "1." It is mounted above a desk with books, an open notebook, and a pen

With Routines, MoCa reframes the overlooked moments of daily life – storing, slicing, lighting, keeping time – through objects that are simple, intuitive, and quietly poetic. Each design is pragmatic at its core, yet elevated by clarity of thought and craft. Together, they transform ordinary tasks into rituals, reminding us that life is often made up of the smallest gestures.

A round, minimalist desk calendar displaying "Nov 29" sits on a closed notebook beside upright books on a light wood desk against a light gray wall

To learn more about the Routines collection by MorontaCasanova, visit morontacasanova.com.

Photography by Ariane Roz.

As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She’s probably sharing what she finds over on Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.





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