The Panobook is a Premium-Feeling, Thoughtful Notebook for Your Desk
Alyson Wyers — June 29, 2017 — Art & Design
References: kickstarter & designtaxi
Described as a panoramic notebook for your desk, the Panobook is currently seeking financing on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. Created by Dan Provost and Tom Gerhardt of Studio Neat, the simple but cleverly designed notebook has already reached 3.5 times its initial goal.
Ideal for designers and design enthusiasts, the Panobook is "made of quality materials and thoughtful details." Its panoramic format is designed to fit better alongside your keyboard, with 160 mm by 288 mm dimensions. To aid with your layout, every page has a subtle grid pattern with guide markers. Intended to be kept, the notebook for your desk comes with a slip case so it will eventually make its way to your shelf.
Ideal for designers and design enthusiasts, the Panobook is "made of quality materials and thoughtful details." Its panoramic format is designed to fit better alongside your keyboard, with 160 mm by 288 mm dimensions. To aid with your layout, every page has a subtle grid pattern with guide markers. Intended to be kept, the notebook for your desk comes with a slip case so it will eventually make its way to your shelf.
Trend Themes
1. Panoramic Notebooks - The growing trend of panoramic notebooks presents an opportunity for companies to develop smartly-designed notebooks with enhanced functionality that appeals to creatives and design enthusiasts.
2. Crowdfunding Platforms for Niche Products - The successful Kickstarter campaign for Panobook highlights the potential for niche products to be funded through crowdfunding platforms, allowing small businesses to bring unique and specialized products to market.
3. Customizable Notebooks - The Panobook's subtle grid and guide markers offer a sleek and functional design, showing the potential for companies to create customizable notebooks with unique features that meet the needs of specific target audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery and Office Supply - The Panobook and other specialty notebooks present a disruptive innovation opportunity for stationery and office supply companies to develop premium, well-designed notebooks that cater to specific user needs.
2. Crowdfunding Platforms - The success of the Panobook campaign demonstrates how crowdfunding platforms, such as Kickstarter, can help niche products gain traction and find an interested customer base.
3. Design and Creative Industries - The Panobook's thoughtful design and features cater to the needs of designers and creative professionals, showcasing the potential for new, innovative products to be created for this market.
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