The 2009 national stationary show debuted some really interesting office products that could just make your business more productive and efficient. The Revolver bound notebook is one not to be missed. It is built with what the company terms a “floating spine” that actually enables the owner to flip the notebook in such a way that the cover changes color from red to black and the paper changes from ruled to blank. See the photo for a better description of how this is achieved and their website for more information
Why would you want to flip a book inside out, you ask? You could use one side for writing and another for drawing, certainly, which seems to be the original idea, or your could write secret code one side and have the decoder hidden on the other side? Or, I was thinking, you could use one color cover for a work in progress, another color cover for a completed project. That way, in looking at the books on your shelf, you could instantly note which need your attention.
The next innovative product is called Dry Erase Real Wood from a company called Three by Three Seattle.
It’s simply a dry erase board. Nothing new, except for the fact that it is made out of bamboo and has the attractive qualities of wood. That’s right, you can write on it as you would with any dry erase board, then wipe off perfectly. It is also magnetic, like a typical dry erase board, and holds the magnets well. The Dry Erase Real Wood is also available as an entry butler, where the dry-erase properties allow for writing messages and the design incorporates hooks and compartments for mail and other by-the-door essentials. This company is the one that produces mighties, the tiny, stylish magnets that hold up big things, that you might have seen in a stationary or novelty store. They also make “woodnetic,” a magnetic strip bulletin board that actually is made from bamboo and has the beauty of wood.
The third product, and my favorite, is ideal for anyone who studies or needs to make notes in books. It’s a pen from Everyday Innovations called the BookMarker. Now, you’ve seen the book flags you can use to mark pages, and you’ve used a pen, a bookmark, and an elastic closure strap on a journal, but this product combines them all in one. It is the only thing you need for full interaction with your reading material, whether you are reading for pleasure, studying for a final exam, or composing a research report. Everyday Innovations also makes a few other clever gadgets, such as the picopad for wallet notes. This tiny notebook comes in a plastic case with a tiny pen inside. It fits right in your wallet and is perfect for taking any type of on-the-go notes, such as jotting down a new wine discovery in a restaurant, keeping a food journal for better health, or just a good old-fashioned shopping list. Their “booksling” is another invention ideal for note-takers. It offers an elastic book attachment that keeps a pen or highlighter, as well as a ribbon bookmark, handy at all times.
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