# Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks Side Note Boasts a MagSafe-Compatible Design for Added Ease By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-07-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-notebooks References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/07/25/magsafe-compatible-notebook-for-your-iphone-is-the-perfect-fusion-of-new-age-and-old-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magsafe-compatible-notebook-for-your-iphone-is-the-perfect-fusion-of-new-age-and-old-school) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/side-note/side-note-the-ultimate-pocket-sized-notebook?ref=i9gjf6)  Since the boom of the Internet of Things, connected notebooks have grown in popularity. Over time, their features have evolved, as well. One recent innovation—which is offered at a relatively affordable price—is the Side Note by Farhan Hossain, Tomás Rivero, and Sohan Kobiri. The Side Note has an ultra-compact and portable design that allows users to seamlessly take it on the go. The product also includes an integrated pend, as well as a [MagSafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-iphone-case)-compatible design which enables users to safely snap the connected notebook onto the back of their phone. The patent-pending Pen Dock ensures the Side Pen is securely attached to Side Note. The leather material, on the other hand, adds a sense of luxury to the connected notebook. The notebook comes in two color options, including Ink-Black and Moss-Green. Image Credit: Farhan Hossain, Tomás Rivero, and Sohan Kobiri ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Connected Notebooks:** The popularity of connected notebooks has grown with the boom of the Internet of Things, presenting opportunities for further innovation in this space. - **Ultra-compact Design:** The ultra-compact and portable design of the Side Note presents opportunities for developing more convenient and travel-friendly connected notebooks. - **Magsafe-compatible Integration:** The MagSafe-compatible design of the Side Note allows for easy attachment to smartphones, creating possibilities for seamless integration between notebooks and mobile devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** The connected notebook trend offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for stationery and office supply companies to develop innovative, tech-integrated products. - **Luxury Goods:** The use of leather material in connected notebooks, as seen in the Side Note, presents an opportunity for luxury brands to create high-end, stylish options in this market. - **Mobile Technology:** The MagSafe-compatible integration in connected notebooks opens up possibilities for collaboration between notebook manufacturers and mobile technology companies to enhance user experience and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Professional Device-Charging Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-notebook.md) - [Notebook-Equipped Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-snap-flow.md) - [Modular Refillable Notebook Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-system.md) - [Sleek E-Ink Digital Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manta.md) - [Hybrid Luxe Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noteanote.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md) - [Intuitive AI-Supported Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xnote-smart-notebook.md) - [Digital Productivity Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-accessory-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-smart.md)