Expert Insight: Creating the Leather Business Card Holder
To gain some insight into the thought behind the four accessories behind the MacCase Magnetic Accessory System, we asked multi-award-winning designer and founder of MacCase Michael Santoro for his thoughts on the leather business card holder. He told us:
"One of the most frequently asked for features of our Premium Leather iPad Folios over the last 8 years was a place to store business cards. Many MacCase customers are professional people, entrepreneurs, travelers and creative spirits who meet with clients, investors, and other associates. The perfect place to exchange a business card. We looked, tinkered, tested and developed a whole host or prototypes that included a place to hold business cards."
"They always looked and felt like an afterthought. At MacCase, we strive for a certain level of aesthetic perfection. Do we always achieve it? Admittedly not. By we always try. In our over two decades of putting products into the world, we've never sent something out the door we knew was not the best it could be. We've never designed a product just to put something out. So we continued to take the requests and work on a solution we could be proud of. This is the essence of MacCase Design."
Enter Magnets
Michael continues:
"With the introduction of a new series of iPad Pro Folio designs, I took the opportunity to re-invent on-case storage. The powerful magnets built into the new Folio front cover design were strong enough to hold a slip case carrying a dozen or so standard business cards.
The result: a 2.5" x 3", 1 oz. leather card holder that attaches magnetically to the Folio exterior. On the 12.9-inch Folio there are three placement positions: top, middle, or bottom. Adding the Paper Holder adds two additional positions. On the 11-inch Folios there are two positions, top or bottom, with additional positions available when the Paper Holder is added."
Compatible MacCase Folio Products
The MacCase Business Card Holder attaches via the MacCase Magnetic Accessory System (MAS) built into every MacCase MAS-equipped Folio. Compatible with the following MacCase Premium Leather Folios with MAS exterior magnets:
The Business Card Holder can also be carried as a standalone accessory in any MacCase bag, sleeve, or folio.
FAQs
What is the MacCase Premium Leather Business Card Holder?
The MacCase Premium Leather Business Card Holder is a handmade leather card holder for MacCase iPad Folios. Holds approximately 12 standard business cards. Dimensions: 2.5" x 3", 1 oz. Available in vintage brown full-grain or pebble black top-grain leather. It attaches via the MacCase Magnetic Modular Accessory System built into every MacCase MAS-equipped Folio. Limited lifetime warranty.
What MacCase products does the Business Card Holder work with?
The MacCase Leather Business Card Holder attaches to any MacCase Folio using the Magnetic Modular Accessory System (MAS). MAS-equipped Folios are identified by the circular exterior magnets set into the front panel. Compatible with 13-inch, 12.9-inch, 11-inch, and 10.9-inch MacCase Premium Leather Folios.
How many cards does the Business Card Holder hold?
Approximately 12 standard business cards at standard card stock weight. Heavier stock reduces capacity. Don't exceed the recommended limit. The more cards or the heavier the stock, the greater the chance of detachment.
Can the Business Card Holder be used without a MacCase Folio?
Yes. The MacCase Leather Business Card Holder can be used as a standalone leather card holder. It is also perfectly color-matched to all MacCase Premium Leather products including the leather messenger bag, briefcase, and sleeve line, making it a natural companion to any MacCase leather product.
Will the Business Card Holder fall off my Folio?
The MacCase Leather Business Card Holder has been tested under extreme conditions including a shake test and a 100-meter dash test: a fully loaded Folio (12.9" iPad Pro, Pencil Case, Paper Holder with 6 sheets, Cable Pouch with AC charger and cable, Card Holder with 10 cards) carried under the arm by college-age runners. No accessories were lost. If you plan to exceed recommended limits, do a shake test first.
Will the Business Card Holder match my Folio leather?
Pebble black matches perfectly. Vintage brown may vary slightly due to natural dye lot variations. The vintage hide is raw and unfinished, and develops a unique patina over time. MacCase matches Folio and Card Holder as closely as possible when purchased together.
