ALPHA PROTOTYPE

From the refinement in previous weeks, I have committed to making the "Vertical Flip" Kindle Case. Beside the choice of the case, user test revealed that a form of magnetic lock would be desired, this has also be incorporated into the Alpha Prototype.

Unlike the initial prototype that was build from cardboards, this one was built out of fabric, something closer to the desired material.

Vertical Flip Case acting as a Kindle Stand

Case Showing Lock

Case while opened

I have passed the prototype to my users to try out and taking of their suggestions.

One of such suggestion is to change the material used from fabric to something stronger maybe synthetic leather.

The casing has a cardboard core, while I was sewing the casing I realized the core needs to be smaller by 2mm around, so that would be taken care of in the next prototype