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Intuitively Layered Sketchbooks

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

KLINE is a Layered Sketchbook Made to Ease the Creative Process

— April 21, 2013 — Art & Design
KLINE sketchbook design is the creation of two frustrated artists, who have exhausted their options to find he most ideal sketchbook. They recognized the hassle of having to carry around multiple sketchbooks in order to have all kinds of paper handy and created this design.

"Creative work is taking an idea and adding layers; built through conversations, testing, reworking, changing context, and adding insight, layers are crucial to a successful idea," explain the two designers on the importance of process in creative work.

KLINE features vellum, stock and watercolor paper layered into a single hardbound cotton cover. This layering is precisely what allows the free flow and adaptability of the creative progress.

KLINE sketchbook is currently being funded on Kickstarter to go into production.
Trend Themes
1. Layered Sketchbooks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a digital sketchbook platform that allows artists to easily organize and layer different types of digital media for their creative process.
2. Multi-purpose Paper - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a versatile paper product that combines different types of paper, such as vellum, stock, and watercolor, into a single usable format for various artistic needs.
3. Streamlined Creative Process - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a comprehensive creative workflow tool that integrates brainstorming, prototyping, and collaboration functionalities to help artists and designers streamline their creative process.
Industry Implications
1. Art Supplies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a range of innovative art supplies and tools that cater to the specific needs of artists, such as layered sketchbooks and multi-purpose paper products.
2. Digital Design Software - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new digital design software that incorporates layering capabilities and intuitive interfaces to enhance the creative process for digital artists and designers.
3. Crowdfunding Platforms - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a specialized crowdfunding platform that focuses on supporting creative projects, specifically targeting artists and designers seeking funding for their innovative ideas, like KLINE sketchbook on Kickstarter.
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