bowden + sheffield
the bowden and sheffield are minimalist, hand crafted cases for ipad. the inspiration for the project came from levi when he was unable to find a case that featured minimalist design and a high level of protection while not being attached to the ipad full-time.
the cases are hand crafted from the highest quality, most natural materials possible. additionally, the majority of the materials are produced within fifty miles of fine grain’s studio in the beehive state. both cases feature a magnetic closure system on the cover and ultra-soft inner felt lining to help keep the ipad safe and secure. to pay homage to those who have come before them, the cases are named after eric and levi’s ancestors surnames.
the bowden is milled from aircraft-grade aluminum, bead-blasted and hard-anodized. other features include a choice of hand finished walnut or cherry hardwood and black or brown full-grain, chrome-tanned leather.
the sheffield is made of milled polycarbonate, also with a choice of hand finished cherry or walnut hardwood. the cover is 100% natural wool felt. one of the more intriguing features of the sheffield is its ability to be used as a dry-erase board.
the project is currently seeking funding on kickstarter under then project name bowden + sheffield minimalist ipad cases.
minimalist carrying case for ipad
bowden
sheffield
simple design and features
sheffield can be used as white board
magnetic closure to keep ipad securely in case
hand crafted with finest materials
laser engraved logo on chrome tanned leather
levi & eric: student designers from canada and idaho
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/finegrain/bowden-sheffield-minimalist-ipad-cases
designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions’ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here
Dec 17, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 08, 2025
Dec 07, 2025