Hi there my friend,
Hope all is well on the other side of the internet!
One thing Ive found difficult is finding a sleeve for my MBP that is beautiful, functional, and presentable in a business setting. Most of the products Ive found on the market are boring and tacky so as an entrepreneur in the leather accessories business, I figured why not design one myself?
Last month Ive gathered hundreds of data points from various threads and Amazon reviews to come up with a preliminary sketch of my own. Im not sure if Im going in the right direction, so I was looking for some honest feedback if youve got a minute or two to take a look.
Here is what I have sketched in so far to the design:
The Inspiration:
Every Monday afternoons I volunteer at an animal rescue, and I noticed one of the cats named Nike has very beautiful fur, so I decided to model the colors of this sleeve based off her colors. It may be a bit weird, but Ive found nature is great source for design inspiration.
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Preliminary sketch for a 15 MBP:
Happy to hear any honest feedback - good or bad.
Many thanks for taking the time to read this thread!
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Hope all is well on the other side of the internet!
One thing Ive found difficult is finding a sleeve for my MBP that is beautiful, functional, and presentable in a business setting. Most of the products Ive found on the market are boring and tacky so as an entrepreneur in the leather accessories business, I figured why not design one myself?
Last month Ive gathered hundreds of data points from various threads and Amazon reviews to come up with a preliminary sketch of my own. Im not sure if Im going in the right direction, so I was looking for some honest feedback if youve got a minute or two to take a look.
Here is what I have sketched in so far to the design:
- Ultra-Slim Mobile Battery: Keep your phone powered all-day with a slim battery pack (<1cm thick)
- Built-In Cord Organizers: Say goodbye to tangled earphones and cables, holds up to four.
- Accessories Pocket: Carry your important documents, notebook, pen, or iPad.
- Stylish: Beautiful and presentable for any business or client meeting.
- Premium Leather: Full-grain leather that ages beautifully over time with a patina.
- Butterfly Form: TSA and airport checkpoint friendly for frequent travelers.
- Made For Mac: Designed specifically for Macbook Pro 15 and 13
- Business Card Pocket: Keep them handy for any business or professional meeting.
The Inspiration:
Every Monday afternoons I volunteer at an animal rescue, and I noticed one of the cats named Nike has very beautiful fur, so I decided to model the colors of this sleeve based off her colors. It may be a bit weird, but Ive found nature is great source for design inspiration.
Preliminary sketch for a 15 MBP:
Happy to hear any honest feedback - good or bad.
Many thanks for taking the time to read this thread!
