Designer Kyle Bean created a design to demonstrate how technology has changed the way we source information and relate to books. He made a laptop out of a cheap book to create a visual that illustrates the issue.
Yanko Design notes, "The book/laptop, has a CD-Rom drive complete with CD, a keyboard that can be removed so as to access the battery, and a switch that turns off the screen light once the book is closed. The book when closed, looks just like a regular book until opened. The words, “The Future of Books†is inscribed on the spine.
Very clever design. Very clear message.
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The Future of Books Laptop
Trend Themes
1. Technology Reinventing Books - A trend of integrating technology into traditional reading materials, such as creating laptops out of books, showcases the disruptive innovation opportunity of blending physical and digital experiences.
2. Portable Hybrid Devices - The creation of a laptop out of a book highlights the potential for innovative portable devices that combine the functionalities of multiple gadgets.
3. Interactive Reading Experiences - Designs like the book/laptop demonstrate the potential for interactive reading experiences that merge physical and digital elements.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - The publishing industry can explore opportunities to transform traditional books into interactive multimedia experiences by incorporating technology like laptops made from books.
2. Electronics - The electronics industry can innovate and explore the creation of hybrid devices that combine the features of books and laptops, disrupting the conventional product offerings.
3. Design and Manufacturing - Designers and manufacturers can explore the potential of incorporating technology into traditional objects, like integrating laptops into books, to create unique and disruptive products.