It's pretty easy to see the differences between a standard e-reader and a book today. The two key differences that I sought to address and improve were in the number of pages and also the lack of a spine. Those are the two defining features of this project.

The hinge of the e-reader shows the name of the current book that's being read through a slim e-ink display that updates dynamically with an indication of how far through the book the owner is. This tries to imitate the capabilities of current books, where you might have a book mark inside giving you some indication of progress.

The display turns on as soon as the device is opened, which removes the need for a power or lock button. When the device is closed it's locked and when It's open it's unlocked.

I created a video to show off the opening and closing of the product, capturing the device from different views and angles to show off it's design. I liked the motif of a column or pillar that it was resting upon, to create a base and ground the object. Looking back I would probably begin the animation from the device resting on the surface instead, the lifting it off to create that moment of magic.