This is one of the more inspiring and ingenious inventions that manage to stand out of the crowd.
The prototype bookmark, currently named ABRACADABRA, is the result of some clever thinking and applied logic by Jung-Hyun Lee, Won-Sik Chae and Rhea Jeong.
The bookmark allows you to easily continue where you left off in your book. All you need to do is squeeze the visible pad of the bookmark, forcing air into the part of the bookmark inside the book, and abracadabra (excuse the pun), you are easily able to slide in your finger, aim your face at the book and continue reading.
A picture is worth a thousand words, as is demonstrated by this picture explaining how this smart little invention works:
Image source: Yanko Design
Sure, it may have a corny name, but this bookmark has got a lot of guts and a unique idea that could translate it from a garage project to a major financial success. And it’s still a prototype, so the name can still be changed.
I hope so.
[from Yanko Design, via Boing Boing]
by Gregorio
27 Mar 2008 at 08:15
I have to say this is one of the best little inventions I’ve seen in a while.This would save me a whole lot of riped torn and crumpled pages.