# Minimalist Reading Devices The Transparent Book Holder Design Ingeniously Holds Pages in Place By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-book-holder References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/373311/Brilliant-Minimalist-Book-Holder-Keeps-Pages-In-Place-For-Hands-Free-Reading/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/24080241/LESTER) This transparent book holder is ingeniously simplistic. Created by Ludwig Mattsson and Simon Eriksson, LESTER is a 3D printed reading device that holds the pages open for you. Due to the product's brilliantly [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-bookstand), it can do so without wrecking the spine of the book. Likely developed for the "frustrated lunch reader," the device keeps pages in place and can also be used as an [unconventional bookmark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table). Students trying to take study notes will also benefit from this bracket-shaped invention, as would anyone else trying to study from a specific place in their text book or novel. The transparent book holder comes with all kinds of packaging and promotional material as well, demonstrating the pair's graphic design skills too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Reading Devices:** LESTER offers a minimalist reading experience by ingeniously holding book pages open. - **3D Printing in Reading Accessories:** The transparent book holder showcases the potential for 3D printing technology in creating functional reading accessories. - **Multi-functional Reading Tools:** LESTER serves as both a book holder and a bookmark, opening up opportunities for multi-purpose reading tools. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can explore incorporating minimalist reading devices like LESTER into their products to enhance the reading experience for customers. - **Graphic Design:** The transparent book holder's packaging and promotional material highlights the need for creative graphic design solutions in the reading accessory market. - **Education:** Schools and educational institutions can adopt minimalist reading devices to improve reading efficiency and note-taking for students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Playing Book Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-book-stand.md) - [Reading Book Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe.md) - [Versatile Book Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand.md) - [Minimally Engineered Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firm-book-end.md) - [Convenient Book Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-book-light.md) - [Mobile Reading Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropads-new-bookcase.md) - [Tech-Charging Book Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haaase-liesma-bookshelf.md) - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Minimal Sleek Aluminum Bookstands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-bookstand.md)