Hi everyone! I am an amateur designer. I love my iPad and happy to see Apple continues to improve the lightness of their product. However, the design in most iPad cases on market didnt evolve at all, and that makes me really disappointed.
Since a good case is essential for user experience of iPad, I made up a proposal trying to create a better iPad case with my friends, and weve already realized the idea into a prototype...
Our ideal iPad case would have the following features:
*Carbon Fiber structure inside to make the case super thin, lightest ever!
(We know cabon fiber is very expensive, so need to use it wisely.)
*Magnetic detachable-sleeve (flap) to reduced hand-held burden
(One year ago, I thought out a magnetic mechanism that can make it handy and reliable.)
*Portrait/Landscape multiple viewing-angles, and Stable when typing on lap
(This part is not new, but products on market that have these features are always thick and heavy )
*Mountable on seat back, creating the best personal TV for traveling on plane or train
(One of the best thing on our iPad is the quality of screen: Clear, Rich-color, and Wide angle-of-view. On the contrary, the size/resolution of TV display on airplane makes us frustrated. Since we have our iPad with 10 Retina Display and iTune, why not installing it by ourselves instead?)
*Mountable on ferromagnetic surface. (ex. Fridge)
(It would be useful in daily life. Of course, the magnet shouldnt affect or damage the iPad)
Sounds incredible, right? Yes, it seems unpractical and the cost should be sky-high. However, my friends and I did create the prototype, it works quite well...
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This magnetic detachable-sleeve can hold up to 1.8 kilograms. I have to say its MUCH more safe & reliable than Smart Cover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Uwq5JlpMQM
And here comes the coolest thing, mount it on seat back when we travel by train or plane!
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(The GIF was taken on high speed train in Japan, I've also tested the invention on flight, it also works!)
The device is a combination of special magnetic unit and a powerful suction pod. Usually, the table on seat back is made of plastic, so the suction pod can be attached super firmly, no need to worry about safety. If you still doubt on it, the video below would probably convince you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGqfok7CkAA
Of course, it shouldnt be too hard to mount my iPad on fridge .
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My cases provide multi-angles from 25~50 degrees, both landscape and portrait.
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The iPad can be rotated freely on the sleeve. It's magnetically connected. So, there's no groove and no revolving axle on it, ensuring the thinness of the case.
To improve the stability when typing on lap, I also designed a new folding mechanism that can fulfill both ergonomics and flexibility.
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Finally, the most important thing, this case is surprisingly light! It weights just around 150 grams. I think most of the iPad cases on market are way heavier than that. Not to mention the sleeve can be detached to reduce the extra hand-held weight. (by the way, the carbon fiber plate is placed inside the sleeve)
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I would love to hear peoples opinions on the revolutionary iPad case, no matter criticized or praised. Do you think my design can fulfill your requirement? Or is there anything need to be improved? Every suggestion is welcome. Thank you!
(I grew up in Taiwan and my thesis adviser is a Japanese, please pardon my poor English)
Since a good case is essential for user experience of iPad, I made up a proposal trying to create a better iPad case with my friends, and weve already realized the idea into a prototype...
Our ideal iPad case would have the following features:
*Carbon Fiber structure inside to make the case super thin, lightest ever!
(We know cabon fiber is very expensive, so need to use it wisely.)
*Magnetic detachable-sleeve (flap) to reduced hand-held burden
(One year ago, I thought out a magnetic mechanism that can make it handy and reliable.)
*Portrait/Landscape multiple viewing-angles, and Stable when typing on lap
(This part is not new, but products on market that have these features are always thick and heavy )
*Mountable on seat back, creating the best personal TV for traveling on plane or train
(One of the best thing on our iPad is the quality of screen: Clear, Rich-color, and Wide angle-of-view. On the contrary, the size/resolution of TV display on airplane makes us frustrated. Since we have our iPad with 10 Retina Display and iTune, why not installing it by ourselves instead?)
*Mountable on ferromagnetic surface. (ex. Fridge)
(It would be useful in daily life. Of course, the magnet shouldnt affect or damage the iPad)
Sounds incredible, right?
Yes, it seems unpractical and the cost should be sky-high. However, my friends and I did create the prototype, it works quite well... This magnetic detachable-sleeve can hold up to 1.8 kilograms. I have to say its MUCH more safe & reliable than Smart Cover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Uwq5JlpMQM
And here comes the coolest thing, mount it on seat back when we travel by train or plane!
(The GIF was taken on high speed train in Japan, I've also tested the invention on flight, it also works!)
The device is a combination of special magnetic unit and a powerful suction pod. Usually, the table on seat back is made of plastic, so the suction pod can be attached super firmly, no need to worry about safety. If you still doubt on it, the video below would probably convince you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGqfok7CkAA
Of course, it shouldnt be too hard to mount my iPad on fridge .
My cases provide multi-angles from 25~50 degrees, both landscape and portrait.
The iPad can be rotated freely on the sleeve. It's magnetically connected. So, there's no groove and no revolving axle on it, ensuring the thinness of the case.
To improve the stability when typing on lap, I also designed a new folding mechanism that can fulfill both ergonomics and flexibility.
Finally, the most important thing, this case is surprisingly light!
It weights just around 150 grams. I think most of the iPad cases on market are way heavier than that. Not to mention the sleeve can be detached to reduce the extra hand-held weight. (by the way, the carbon fiber plate is placed inside the sleeve)I would love to hear peoples opinions on the revolutionary iPad case, no matter criticized or praised. Do you think my design can fulfill your requirement?
Or is there anything need to be improved? Every suggestion is welcome. Thank you!(I grew up in Taiwan and my thesis adviser is a Japanese, please pardon my poor English
)
