Our newly-released FlipBook Case for iPad has attracted various consideration since its debut at our ecosystem stay occasion in June.
We type of noticed that coming, if we’re being trustworthy. At first look, our product will make you ask, “What’s that?” (actually the very first thing I mentioned after I noticed it).
After I discovered the way it works, the subsequent query popped into my head: the place does this nice thought come from?
Figuring out Issues in Life
Considered one of our design ideas is at all times staying one step forward of our prospects. In plain phrases, we should always determine issues folks are likely to ignore or don’t notice and regard them as issues as a result of nobody has ever pointed that out.
Figuring out actual issues is less complicated mentioned than completed. We have to take note of each little bit of our life and assume quite a bit.
Considered one of our designers makes use of an iPad Professional and Magic Keyboard for workplace work. He carried his iPad Professional bare-hand between his dwelling and the workplace. He by no means carried a bag. However generally, he needed to carry the Magic Keyboard too, and that prompted an issue. The keyboard is heavy, and there isn’t a solution to maintain the hefty pair comfortably with simply two arms. What can he do? Use a bag so he can stuff the iPad Professional and Magic Keyboard.
“However I don’t need to carry a bag. That’s actually a burden. It’s not for individuals who wish to journey mild like me.”
So, he introduced up the thought, and our group took up the problem.
Not Simply Any Minimalist iPad Carry Bag
The bag needs to be mild and slim. Is that each one?
We quickly discovered that nearly each iPad bag we appeared up on the web works in the same approach: unzip or unbuckle the bag, tuck within the iPad Professional and Magic Keyboard, and shut it. Then, when arriving on the workplace or café, unzip the bag, take the gadgets out, put the bag apart, and open the Magic Keyboard. The whole course of is annoying, and it might take minutes.
So we created a minimalist bag that totally integrates with the Magic Keyboard. As soon as put in, every thing works as one piece. Whenever you open the bag, your Magic Keyboard opens. You don’t want one other second to arrange your workstation. Whenever you shut the bag, every thing folds, so that you don’t have to waste time packing and zipping; simply hit the street. We are able to’t stress extra how treasured time is.
We additionally put a small pocket on the facet of the bag. Everybody might use a pocket for his or her on a regular basis gadgets, akin to glasses, keys, wallets, and many others.
That’s how the PITAKA iPad bag works. Nevertheless it’s greater than what it appears to be like. There are such a lot of particulars, and we predict they’re value mentioning in case you missed any of them.
Particulars Make the Design
1. Magnetic handles
Originally, the handles had been outfitted with magnetic buckles, permitting them to be separated from the physique. However quickly, the thought was turned down since we discovered that folks could lose the handles. So the handles had been made a part of the bag.
As a substitute, we inserted magnets contained in the handles. When handles are put shut, they are going to magnetically connect to snap near safe your gadget. These handles have handed shock testing 3000 instances, so maintain them as a lot as you want.
2. A magnetic digicam pad
The Magic Keyboard has a rear digicam cutout that means that you can use the digicam even when your iPad Professional is connected to the keyboard. That also works even when you might have the Magic Keyboard connected to the FlipBook Case for iPad.
On the again of our bag, there’s a magnetic pad to guard your digicam. Whenever you need to use your iPad’s digicam, flip open the pad and have it connected and glued to the facet, so it won’t bounce to get in the best way once you’re taking footage.
3. Carbitex OmniFlex carbon fiber
The pocket is crafted from Carbitex OmniFlex carbon fiber, a cloth that provides a 3D-touch texture. We requested Carbitex to twill weave their distinctive carbon fiber at a 45-degree angle to save lots of waste as a lot as potential and provides the bag a novel model.
And it doesn’t block cellphone alerts in case you’re .
4. The accordion pocket
Have you ever ever observed that some pockets bulge even when there’s nothing inside? That’s an accordion pocket, a pocket kind that expands, equally to a bellows. It’s designed that solution to retailer up as a lot stuff as potential. However its increasing doesn’t make the bag look good.
Our accordion pocket is sewn meticulously otherwise than the typical accordion pockets, so it doesn’t bulge when it’s empty however nonetheless has area to carry your gadgets.
5. The anti-slip silicone pad
Earlier than we nailed down the ultimate design, we used the bag in on a regular basis life to find out what else may very well be completed to excellent it. And we did discover one downside.
After we had been working with the bag on the desk, it moved just a little, particularly if it was on a clean floor. That’s why we added a pad on the backside. After testing varied supplies, we selected silicone. Nevertheless, there are three hardness scales with regards to measuring silicone. Too exhausting, it’s susceptible to interrupt; too comfortable, it’d cling unfastened. After one other spherical of assessments, we lastly discovered the correct hardness.
To additional regular the bag whereas individuals are typing on the Magic Keyboard, we added grains at both sides of the pad.
6. Matt and water-proof leather-based
Polycarbonate sheets had been wrapped in matt and water-proof leather-based with a advantageous texture to make the product look smooth. And also you don’t want to fret about spilling a drink or strolling via the rain with the bag.
7. The orange ingredient
Colours have an incredible affect on us, generally with out our noticing. Pink and orange characterize power, heat, and enthusiasm. And we need to see that in our iPad bag and in our prospects.
We added an orange line between the black carbon fiber and leather-based, which hopefully you’ll discover intriguing and reminds you of one thing thrilling, such because the Ferrari sports activities vehicles.
On prime of that, the stitches alongside the orange rim are neat. Each fringe of the bag is painted to be clean and comfy to the touch. The zipper head is electroplated to match the traditional black leather-based and carbon fiber. The gel pads on the FlipBook Case for iPad could be reused 100 instances, so you don’t do an excellent job sticking the primary time, you’ll be able to attempt a second time.
The checklist goes on.
Let the Work Movement
The FlipBook Case for iPad is designed for Apple’s Magic Keyboard for iPad Professional 2018, 2020, 2021 and iPad Air 4th-gen and is available in black and white to go together with your black or white Magic Keyboard.
The principle distinction between the black and white luggage is that the pocket on the white one makes use of polyester as an alternative of carbon fiber.
Our minimalist iPad bag is very advisable if you happen to use iPad Professional or iPad Air and Magic Keyboard. It positively makes carrying and dealing simpler and makes heads flip once you swing it on the go or open it within the workplace.