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A cool twist on the virtual desktop. Metal folders and a trash bin, lets your real-life storage mimic your virtual storage. Via: Make

 
 

2007-11-19-magazinepocket.gifCreated by German designer, Wir Gestalaten, it's not clear from their site if the folders are for sale. However, these magazine pockets designed by Three By Three in Seattle, would allow you to create the same effect.

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That is just plain stupid for those of us old enough (I say this as a 31 yr old) who remembers what FILING CABINETS are.

Human/Computer interaction research suggests it's easier (shorter learning curve) for people to relate to real life objects. That was why "folders" on virtual "desktops" become common place on most GUI O/S in the first place.

Oiy...talk about re-inventing the wheel.

posted by gnomatic on November 19th 2007 at 3:21pm
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