You can't argue that it's particularly difficult to get a good grip of your tablet with a hand or two; nevertheless, the Equan Group iPad Case offers the user increased ease that would certainly go appreciated. Specifically, Irina Alexandru's client was looking to make a product that would be optimized for use in unsteady situations, like on the bus, the train or the subway.
The AIRA Design Studio of Bucharest, Romania, rendered three different versions that would be sufficiently graspable. The first integrates four handles in the elastic silicone material; they seem to be randomly arranged but provide flexibility that's dependent on the hand and the device's orientation. The other two Equan Group iPad Cases offer similar versatility with circular slots and a web-like backing.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Multiple Grip Device Cases
- The Equan Group's multi-handled iPad case shows a trend toward more flexible and graspable device covers.
- Enhanced Stability Device Accessories
- The increased ease of use offered by the Equan Group's iPad case demonstrates a trend toward creating device accessories optimized for use in unsteady situations.
- Flexible Device-user Interaction Design
- The design of the Equan Group's iPad case shows a trend toward creating device covers that adapt to the user's grip and device orientation.
Sectors Adopting This
- Consumer Electronics
- The Equan Group's iPad case shows an opportunity for consumer electronics accessory companies to innovate with more flexible and graspable device covers.
- Transportation
- The Equan Group's iPad case demonstrates an opportunity for transportation companies to create stability-enhancing device accessories that provide increased ease of use in unsteady situations.
- Product Design
- The Equan Group's iPad case showcases an opportunity for product designers to create more flexible and adaptable device covers and cases.
