The 'Leftybook' is a notebook designed entirely for left-handed writers.
No detail has been overlooked in the design of this niche notebook. First, the spine has been placed on the right side of the book with a thread-sewn and glued binding so it can lay flat. The lines inside the notebook have been printed at a slight slant to prevent the writer's hand from smudging the ink. The book also includes a highly practical ruler printed on the inside cover of the notebook.
Across the front of the notebook is a fun and graphic illustration by Sanz i Vila of a left hand clumsily using tools designed for right-handed individuals. The illustrations cheekily illustrate the frustrations of left-handed writers while serving the dual purpose of further solidifying the purpose of this niche product.
Left-Handed Notebooks
The Leftybook is a Notebook Designed for Left-Handed Writers
Trend Themes
1. Left-handed Niche Products - The rise of the Leftybook suggests an untapped market for left-handed individuals and demands for similar left-handed niche products.
2. Customized Stationery - Customized stationery for specific demographic groups, such as left-handed writers, can be a successful area for new product development.
3. Inclusive Design - Inclusive design thinking can help businesses create products and services that are accessible and appealing to underrepresented groups, such as left-handed individuals.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery - The stationery industry can exploit the untapped potential of left-handed individuals by developing more customized and niche products.
2. E-commerce - E-commerce platforms can create specific categories for left-handed products, attracting customers with specialized needs.
3. Education - Institutions can assist left-handed students and make them feel welcomed by offering the Leftybook and other customized stationery.