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Literature Flaunters

The Decorative Slim Case Displays Your Favourite Book Covers

— June 16, 2009 — Art & Design
Research confirms that most people buy books based upon the look of the cover art and design more than anything else, and a new product called “Slim” has been introduced with the stated purpose that it “pays tribute to the covers of books.”

The clear acrylic book holder comes in two sizes: Demi and Standard. The Standard Slim includes eight slots, while the Demi Slims offers four. Each individual slot holds 1-3 books, depending on the thickness of the book.

Anyone with books may wonder why they should get a product like this when you can stuff your books on a regular shelf. The answer is that the Slim is built not for the primary purpose of holding books, but for the purpose of displaying your favorite, cool covers.

The Slim is designed by Marianne van Ooij, based in Brooklyn, NY.
Trend Themes
1. Book Cover Display - The Slim product caters to a trend of displaying book covers as a decorative element rather than just for reading, signaling an opportunity in the home decor industry for innovative book display solutions.
2. Acrylic Furniture - The use of clear acrylic in the Slim product highlights a trend towards the use of modern materials in furniture design, paving the way for innovative and sustainable designs in the furniture industry.
3. Personalization - The Slim product allows for personalization and customization by showcasing the book covers that resonate with the user, indicating a potential trend for personalized and customized products in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The Slim product represents an opportunity in the home decor industry for book display solutions that cater to consumers' desire to showcase their favorite book covers as a decorative element in their homes.
2. Furniture - The use of acrylic in the Slim product presents an opportunity in the furniture industry for innovative and sustainable designs that utilize modern materials like acrylic, allowing for unique and customizable products.
3. Publishing - The Slim product reflects a trend in the publishing industry where the book cover design has a significant impact on sales, signaling an opportunity for publishers to focus on cover art design and create more visually attractive books.
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