Coding is obviously a digital practice, but in theory, coding can exist anywhere, and the 'Computerworld' notebook from Baron Fig and Codecademy shows that coding in analog is not only possible, but it can be beautiful. The new notebook is aesthetically in line with the current zeitgeist of a certain internet crowd, but it also features design aspects that make it perfect for people who like to work on tricky pieces of code by hand before migrating their work to the glowing screen.
Computerworld notebooks come in three cover designs: Hardware Fields, Data Valley, and Software Skies. Those clean, cartoonish covers contain lined pages on the left for taking notes (as one will do during a Codecademy class), while the right-hand pages are ruled specifically for coding, meaning that the lines are numbered and there are shadowed bullets to help guide indentations.
Coding-Friendly Notebooks
Baron Fig x Codecademy's 'Computerworld' is a Paper Notebook for Coders
Trend Themes
1. Analog Coding - The 'Computerworld' notebook from Baron Fig and Codecademy highlights the potential of analog coding and represents an opportunity to explore and innovate in this direction.
2. Hybrid Workflows - The notebook's design and audience reflect an increased interest in hybrid workflows that blend physical and digital mediums, creating opportunities for companies to design tools that cater to those workflows.
3. Aesthetic Work Tools - The 'Computerworld' notebook's beautiful and on-trend cover designs represent an opportunity to create more aesthetically pleasing work tools for professionals of all kinds.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery/paper Products - The 'Computerworld' notebook demonstrates the timeless potential of stationery and paper products in a digital age, presenting an opportunity to create new products for the market.
2. Edtech - The notebook's collaboration with Codecademy highlights an opportunity for EdTech companies to expand into physical products that complement their digital offerings.
3. Tech Accessories - The 'Computerworld' notebook presents an opportunity for tech accessory companies to create stylish and functional products that cater to the coding and tech community.