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A Slower Read

Support a small open paperback at a gentle reading angle on a stable desk.

₩159,000Indicative price / KRW
Coming soon

Proposed dimensionsApprox. 21 W x 17 D x 10 H cm

A design in development, not photographed finished stock. Images explore the intended form and use; final colours, dimensions and details may change after physical trials. No orders or payments are accepted.

01 / A drawing, put to use

A small gesture.
An everyday place.

A Slower Read turns a folded plane into a small invitation to linger. The centre is allowed to dip, giving the spine a little space, while the two sides rise just enough to meet an open book. Marks pass across the empty surface like an unfinished paragraph without words. When the book is removed, a trace of its posture remains, held in the weight of the object.

02 / Form & function

Useful, without
being ordinary.

These are design targets, not confirmed measurements of finished stock. W = width, D = depth, H = height.

Object
Small-book reading cradle
Size target
Approx. 21 W x 17 D x 10 H cm
Intended use
Support a small open paperback at a gentle reading angle on a stable desk.
Form
A broad sloping cradle has a shallow central fold, two short front stops and a relieved underside to reduce mass.
Material direction
Proposed cast mineral composite with a matte protective finish and removable felt contact pads.
Colour direction
Charcoal, muted cobalt and oxide-red marks are proposed within shallow recesses. The casting, pigment and finish systems will be selected together after adhesion and transfer trials.
Proposed contents
One cast object, soft base/contact pads where needed, and a care card. All glasses, pens, remotes, cables, paper and other styling props are excluded.
Weight
To be measured on a finished prototype.
Development checks
Prototype the reading angle, spine clearance and tip resistance with intended book sizes. Supports rather than clamps pages; not for heavy reference books, tablets or laptops.
Availability
Coming soon. No stock, release date or reservation is offered.

03 / Look closer

Form. Reverse. Surface. Use.

A Slower Read, front and reverse angles, surface detail and intended everyday use
Four visual studies of one proposed design. These images illustrate an intended direction, not certified performance or finished stock.

04 / Before it becomes a product

Small scale.
Considered carefully.

A functional object must work beyond the image. Final materials, fit, applicable product requirements and durability will be checked before release.

Use and fit

Support a small open paperback at a gentle reading angle on a stable desk. Prototype the reading angle, spine clearance and tip resistance with intended book sizes. Supports rather than clamps pages; not for heavy reference books, tablets or laptops.

A surface that stays with the object

The intended finish uses integral colour or bound pigment in shallow recesses, rather than exposed drawing charcoal or wax crayon. Dry and damp rubbing, adhesion and contact-surface trials must establish the final finish; no rub-fast, waterproof or non-toxic claim is currently made.

Care direction

For indoor adult home or studio use. Until the finish is confirmed, keep dry, dust gently, lift rather than slide and avoid soaking, solvents, abrasive cleaners and direct heat. These objects are not proposed as toys, food-contact utensils or hot-pan trivets. Product-specific instructions will accompany any release.

Simple, protective packaging

A stock kraft carton with smooth protective wrap, folded corrugated pads and paper cushioning is proposed. Individual cells will separate a multi-piece set. No custom rigid box is required for the initial trial. Packed movement, rubbing and impact protection will be checked with real samples; the packaging plan is not yet transport-tested.

Price and availability

The ₩159,000 shown here is an indicative design-stage KRW price, not a checkout offer. Final pricing, specifications, applicable labelling and delivery terms will be confirmed before orders open.

In development · Price not set

Design study. Orders and payments are not available.

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