Why an

As every so often in life: The story begins with a simple problem:

• If one takes out a folder from the shelve, the closed front of the “spine-to-spine” folders next to each other makes it often hard to get them out.
• The metal grip hole in the spine of the folder makes it easier to take it off the shelve. If such a grip hole is inserted into the spine of a presentation folder, the possibilities of an optimum design of this central promotionally effective area are reduced though.
• The Rado-slit ensures the good stability of the classic lever-operated folder. Whether this practicality always fits the aesthetic requirements, might be disputed. Without a doubt this (very technical) solution reduces the graphical design possibilities of the title too.
• The clicking into place of the Rado-slits and the thus caused noise is often annoying during the daily handling of the folder.

How can IBA be an improvement? The answer is the

• 1. The curved waist of the maintains a distance to the two
  neighbours on the shelve, its bi-concave spine bends towards the reaching hand,
  making it simple to take it off the shelve.
• The necessity of a grip hole is replaced by the shape. The spine makes a conspicuous eye-catcher and offers countless possibilities for new design ideas.
• The IBA counter mechanism ensures the stability of the design folder. No Rado-slits disrupt the graphical design of the title, the often insufficient anchoring of the lever mechanism in the Rado-slit is replaced by a simple and safe clip system.
• Acoustically a characteristic, sound "click" accompanies the use of the ; this sound signals stability and quality.