Niko Economidis is taking minimalism to new heights with his Read-Unread Bookshelf. The Read-Unread Bookshelf is a simple bookshelf designed to encourage you to read by pitting the weight of the books you've read against the weight of the books you haven't. (I don't know about you, but my "To Read" list is pretty long.)
The Read-Unread Bookshelf has a simple design using only three bars and a leather strap. The shelf seems like it could be somewhat cumbersome if you were actually using it to store books. As a design statement, however, this shelf is simple and original without looking pretentious, something many minimalist designers try and fail to achieve.
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Strap-On Bookshelves
The Read-Unread Bookshelf Encourages You to Read More
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Bookshelves - The Read-Unread Bookshelf embodies minimalist design while encouraging a love for reading.
2. Weighted Reading - The Read-Unread Bookshelf introduces the concept of measuring reading progress through the weight of completed books.
3. Creative Book Storage - The Read-Unread Bookshelf is just one example of innovative book storage solutions that combine functionality with aesthetic design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The minimalist design of the Read-Unread Bookshelf presents an opportunity for furniture designers to create unique and functional book storage solutions.
2. Publishing - The weighted reading concept of the Read-Unread Bookshelf could inspire new models for tracking reading progress and engaging readers in the publishing industry.
3. Interior Design - Bookshelves like the Read-Unread Bookshelf offer interior designers a chance to incorporate visually appealing and space-saving book storage options into their designs.