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Originally Posted by Cootey
This is along the lines of what I'm talking about. People aren't wrong for prioritizing function over form, but there's nothing wrong with innovative or creative model designs either. This doesn't have to be an either or situation. Kobo could innovate both software and product design. Apple use to be the industry leader in design back in the days of Jobs, but Apple has become rather staid under Cook's reign. Although a metallic option might be nice for the newer Kobo, I don't think color is the only way that eReader companies can innovate. My KA1 is nicer in my hands than my Paperwhite, but all that texture and style is lost in the back.
I wonder if they could innovate on the back texture, make the molding and texture more ergonomic, but then employ an iPad like smart case which would protect the front, but leave the back free. They could even offer metallic front bezels of varying color. The colors don't have to be bright or garish. Just some thoughts…
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Apart from the very recognizable home button, iPad design is mostly just the back chassis, too. Front is pretty much flat glass with either black or white bezel.
Plenty of complaints on MacForums regarding the iPad being boring and looking pretty much the same as it did when first released. Most of the changes on the front have to do with reducing bezel size. Only other visual change on the front thus far was the switch to TouchID.
That said, I think the physical design for iPads and older iPhone models are quite classic and timeless. They don't look out of place regardless of decor.