About

our story

the minds behind meori

Welcome to our family business.  We’re Dirk and Deirdre Meyer. We founded meori because we saw a real need for solutions to help people stay organized, especially while they’re on-the-go. We wanted products that could help carry our things comfortably and stylishly, while standing the test of time.  We believe that convenience, style,  AND sustainability can come together in durable storage bins, reusable tote bags, wine carriers and drink carriers.

Much of the inspiration for meori comes from our own experiences as a family. We have three children: Sebastian, Isabel, and Alexandra. We also have a dog named Ruby and a cat named Stella. We lived for a decade in Germany when the kids were little.  During this time, we discovered new organizing ideas for everything from grocery shopping to home building.  Traveling back and forth between the US and Germany meant we needed to “get organized” on-the-go.

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organizing ideas with meori co-founders and family at a tailgate party

The meaning behind the name

meori is a fusion of two Japanese words: “meian” (“great idea”) and “origami” (“folding paper”). The name roughly translates to “the fantastic idea of folding” — and it is this artistic vision that guides our team.

We’re a small business that is passionate about simplifying life for our customers. A cluttered space contributes to a cluttered mind. meori helps you organize your things, wherever you are — and importantly, does it sustainably.

Our stylish storage containers look much better than plastic bags, and are much more durable and versatile too. We want you to be able to use them a long time. After all, if you can only use something a few times, it isn’t really sustainable.

man and woman and dog on the beach carrying meori trunk organizer

We love going on road trips as a family and just being outside, and we’re always looking for ways to better organize our stuff during family get-togethers. Many of our product ideas are all about being able to carry everything we needed to have the best possible time together. We wanted to bring those organizing ideas to the American audience when we moved back to the U.S.

meori U.S. was established in 2015 in Deirdre’s hometown of Seattle, WA.

What’s unique about meori?

Simply put, it’s the design and quality. Once you open the box and fold the bottom panels down, you’ll see for yourself. meori is made for real life—the fabric is tough, the seams are secure, the handles are reinforced—and those details add up to a strong, long-lasting tote. Clever accessories like coolers, bottle inserts and dividers extend the versatility of our products.

How do meori boxes secure shut?

Each box has an elastic band sewn on one side. Just lift the bottom panels of the box, push the front and back together, pull the elastic band around the whole box, and done. Simple.

Are the boxes decorative?

They absolutely can be. Some have patterns, and some might just be great color matches for your home. Lots of customers use theirs to hold childrens’ toys, etc., because the small boxes are made to fit standard 11” x 11” shelves and they come in bright, modern colors.

What are the accessories for?

meori offers on-the-go accessories like a cooler, bottle inserts, carrying handles and shoulder straps that work with our Storage Bins. The accessories are perfect for an outing to the beach, grocery shopping and road trips. Our Office Tote and all of our Storage Bins have accessories to create new compartments and pockets for keeping personal items and office and craft supplies organized and sorted.

How do people use meori?

Simply put, meori products keep your things organized at home and when you travel and grocery shop.  If your looking for stylish containers that are made to last and can carry just about anything, look no further.  Our products are great for car camping, grocery shopping, picking up to-go orders and organizing your home office. Use our craft totes to take your favorite hobby with you, even from room to room.  Organize your playroom with storage bins of every size, in fun colors, and even add labels.

Organizing Ideas

Organizing your home and life with eco-friendly and stylish reusable boxes, totes, and carriers is not only practical but also sustainable. We’ve assembled more of our ideas to organize every room in the house and even your car in the meori blog, Organize Life.