# Transparent Tablet Modifications The Ricardo Luis Monteiro Afonso iPad is See-Through By Jordy E | Published 2013-02-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricardo-luis-monteiro-afonso References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/01/31/my-next-ipad) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lEBS0s3kXqg) Designer Ricardo Luis Monteiro Afonso has taken upon himself to rework [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-folio) [iPad's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad). While Afonso has not been specifically commissioned by the company, his work is visionary, adding brand new elements to the product's layout and overall look. The most remarkable aspect of Monteiro's design is its chic transparency. The tablets are entirely see-through, enabling users to sort through [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-mac-mini-concept) applications and features while examining what's going on outside of the tech pieces. Standard tool remain in tact here, seen in the images via icons dedicated to safari, mail, photos and music. He has therefore done an overhaul of the tablet while staying true to Apple's core features, allowing him to push the brand's current envelope in a realistic manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Transparent Tablets:** Designing see-through tablets that allow users to interact with technology while seeing their surroundings, opening up possibilities for augmented reality experiences. - **Redesigning Core Features:** Reimagining standard tablet tools and layout to create a more unique and engaging user experience, sparking innovative design approaches. - **Incorporating Transparency:** Exploring the use of transparent materials in tech products to create a sleek and futuristic aesthetic that aligns with current design trends. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry can incorporate transparent materials and innovative design approaches in the development of future tablets and devices. - **Design:** Designers can explore the use of transparency as a design element in various products, creating visually striking and unique user experiences. - **Augmented Reality:** The augmented reality industry can leverage transparent tablets to enhance user experiences by overlaying digital content onto real-world environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive All-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-folio.md) - [Transparent Crystalline Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-project-crystal.md) - [Transparency-Focused Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-book-1-concept.md) - [Transparent Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-1-concept.md) - [Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-vinyl-player.md) - [Visible Component Smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-1.md) - [Designer-Targeted Tablet Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-tablet.md) - [Liquid-Glass Design Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-glass1.md) - [Digital Craft Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-design-miami.md)