# iPads as Bookends Dominic Wilcox's iBookends ‘For the End of Books' By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibookends References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/08/how-practical-can-the-ipad-get-ibookends/) & [dominicwilcox](http://www.dominicwilcox.com/) My first reaction to Dominic Wilcox’s iBookends for the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-magnetic-stand-for-ipad) [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-folio-for-ipad) was to #### an eyebrow as the thought “Really?” raced through my mind. That is, until I read Wilson’s very clever tagline, “For the end of books.” The reason I was first doubtful about Dominic Wilcox’s iBookends is the fact that a person will probably not want to use their fairly expensive tablet to prop up [inexpensive novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-library). Yet, it’s an interesting concept, making the iPad physically practical in addition to all of its other benefits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tablet Accessories:** The rise of unique tablet accessories presents opportunities for companies to cater to consumer preferences and create innovative designs. - **Digital Reading:** As the world becomes more digitized, there is a growing shift towards digital reading which presents opportunities for companies to create digital reading experiences that rival the traditional book. - **Reimagining Traditional Objects:** Innovation lies in taking existing objects and giving them a new and modern twist, such as iBookends. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the demand for accessories that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can innovate by creating digital reading experiences that go beyond merely replicating the traditional book format. - **Design:** Design industries can create modern twists on existing objects, such as bookends, to cater to a growing demand for functional decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimally Engineered Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firm-book-end.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waves-and-sun-bookends.md) - [Mobile Reading Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropads-new-bookcase.md) - [Whimsical Theater-Themed Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-bookend.md) - [Minimalist Greenery Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-propagation-bookend.md) - [Reading Book Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe.md) - [Retro-Style Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bookend.md) - [Versatile Book Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand.md) - [Parisian Building-Inspired Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-bookend.md)