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iShelf - Cover Flow Inspired CD Stand
GeekAlerts —
... The CD might be dead when it comes to listening to music, but I would be more than happy to purchase a few of those old pieces of plastic to be able to enjoy the iShelf.
This CD stand concept, inspired by the famous “cover flow” user interface in Apple’s digital iTunes media player application, is created by the Chinese designer Li Jianye.
Check out more photos of the iShelf over at Labexp blog.
(Via Yanko Design) ...
iShelf
Tech Blog —
... Sleek and stylish, the iShelf basically "brings Apple's coverflow to your physical collection, displaying your choice albums in the now universally recognized format." No word yet on if this concept will go into production. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Just in case you missed it, yes this is meant for a standard jewel case so no...your Burt Bacharach greatest hits box set wont fit.
[via Yankodesign]
CD Stand Conjures Cover Flow into the Material World
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... a concept designed by Li Jianye and featured at our favorite vapor-ware monger, Yanko Design.
The Cover Flow inspired iShelf holds five CDs in their jewel cases, proudly displaying them as if they were sitting within Apple's iTunes itself. If this ever came to market I'd snap them up as novelty toys for friends. Just remember one thing, Li Jianye: This needs to be made in glossy piano black for the "wet floor" style reflections to complete the uncanny effect.
Product page [Yanko via Cult of Mac]
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iShelf Brings Cover Flow to Real Life, Makes Profound Statement About Something or Other [Concepts]
Gizmodo —
... In other worlds, it's better to view the iShelf as an artistic statement about digital music or interface usability, or something, because that's pretty much what it is. It's still in concept limbo at the moment, but even if it doesn't ever see production the concept is good—it wouldn't be that hard to make your own iShelf with room for seven, nine, or—YES—eleven(ELEVEN!) albums. Or you could just not worry about it. [Yanko via ...
Cover Flow goes manual
Boing Boing Gadgets —
Ripped straight from OS X and made incarnate in black glossy plastic, iTunes' worst (but sexiest) music browsing interface becomes a sexy tray for the triumphant living room display of five CDs. Pick them carefully: I'd definitely leave out that Macy Gray.
Coverflow goes Manual [Yanko]
Cover Flow-Imitating iShelf: Love It or Leave It?
GeekSugar —
Why should Cover Flow only exist electronically? The concept design for the iShelf is the ultimate old-school-goes-new-school CD storage and display solution.
I've pretty much gone completely digital with my music collection, but I do still have a few CDs knockin' around because of their sentimental value - probably the same amount that I'd need to fill up the iShelf and feel like I was looking at a real-life version of my iPod.
What do you think of the iShelf? ...
iShelf für den (manuellen) Cover Flow-Effekt
Ausgefallene Gadgets & Geschenkideen —
... Ja, ich gebe zu, dass der Cover Flow-Effekt auf dem iPod und iPhone ein ganz nett anzusehendes und auch durchaus nützliches Feature ist, aber muss man deshalb auch gleich Wandregale in Anlehnung daran bauen, die zwar ebenfalls schön aussehen, aber eigentlich total unsinnig sind? Die Designerin Li Jianye scheint das Bedürfnis danach gehabt zu haben und rausgekommen ist das iShelf, das wohl nur Hardcore-Apple-Fans an die Wand kommen dürfte. Auf dem Klavierlack-Brett befinden sich exakt fünf Schlitze, in die man die Hüllen seiner (normalen) CDs stecken ...
Best of January 2009
Yanko Design —
... of the most interesting designs that was showcased here. Below you’ll find the most popular designs we’ve tracked over the last 30 days - an overview of designs you shouldn’t have missed in January 2009.
15) Bird Cage/Aquarium by Constance Guisset. Permalink Hits: 9974
14) +Shifter Tap by Shen Di. Permalink Hits: 10106
13) Disposable Pre-Paid Phone by IDEA. Permalink Hits: 10479
12) iShelf by Li Jianye. Permalink Hits: 10952
11) ...
