mind.Depositor 2 - leather only

Jan 30, 2009 at 6:30 PM
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After creating the original mind.Depositor with clips and used it for a while, I found a small problem but it bugs me on regular basis. To insert and pull out the cards, it requires force, no matter how small it is, it creates stress. That's why superior Japanese stationery designs often put into considerations how to reduce user efforts. They call the practice "Universal Design".

mind.Depositor 2: Leather Jacket for notepad and 6x4 index cards

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So I set out to do a simpler version by using two pieces of leather only. I also have a practice to carry a small notepad or Field Notes to capture to-do inputs temporarily before transferring them to GTD index cards. So I'm adding a slit for the notepad and a slit to store extra blank index cards.

mind.Depositor 2: Leather Jacket for notepad and 6x4 index cards

On the left hand side of the cover, I can put a notepad by inserting it to a slit, put blank GTD index cards in the pocket and insert a Field Notes.

mind.Depositor 2: Leather Jacket for notepad and 6x4 index cards

On the right hand side I can put two categories of index cards (Personal and Work) into different pockets.

mind.Depositor 2: Leather Jacket for notepad and 6x4 index cards

There is also a flap used as a bookmark or enclosure.

mind.Depositor 2: Leather Jacket for notepad and 6x4 index cards

The whole thing becomes more compact and functional. It requires less effort to use, it is a simpler design with pleasant leather as the only material, I'm so happy with it. I especially like the color contrast of the outer white and inner brown. So check out the sections below and learn how to create your own.

mind.Depositor 2: Leather Jacket for notepad and 6x4 index cards

Previous cover of mind.Depositor: Lifehacker.com (followup, and Japanese version of it), GTDTimes, Moleskinerie, Koloist, David Allen Co., Lifehacking.jp, Geeks Guide To Productivity

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Hi Patrick this is so cool. I have been hoarding leather for furniture for the last five years. "shall I make a handbag, a wallet, a belt???"

I've tried all these things but your suggestion is the ultimate. I must admit I'm a bit of a stationary addict, I get high on the smell of clean paper. I was trained as a photographer although I am a new media artist. So I will be a regular reader of your beautiful blog!!!

thanks tree. manipulating craft materials vs. camera/media, totally different experience.

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Can you please tell me what pen is this that's in the photos--the one that looks like a demonstrator with clear body?

That's Visconti's demonstrator range of roller ball. I have a fountain pen as well.

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This is superb stuff. I like your attention to detail and innovation. Why don't you make a product out of it and sell.

For now, can you tell me where you got the leather from? :-)

Cheers !!

Patrick Ng replied to gajraaj’s comment:
May 16, 2009
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Thanks gajraaj. Too imperfect and I wish I had the time to do so, already have all the packaging designs in mind but the thing itself needs a lot of improvement. I'll pass for now :)

Leather, inner scrap leather I got from Shanghai, outer layer from another leather notebook.

Thanks for this great work is very useful for all readers, I thank you for allowing me to read this great information. Lots in Costa Rica

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In it something is. Earlier I thought differently, many thanks for the information.

I really like this blog, you are very good making them. I say that the issue discussed in this blog is quite interesting and of high quality.

Lots in Miramar, Puntarenas Costa Rica

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