Want an iPad stand that won't take up much space in your stash? You might be interested in the PadFoot, a truly minimalist stand that makes a case for matching "the iPad's simplicity and elegance."
Designed by Michiel Cornelissen, the accessory is just a single slab of polyamide material that can handle, pretty much, all the things you expect a stand to do. Whether propping up the iPad in landscape or portrait mode for viewing, or setting it at an angle for onscreen typing, it claims to get the job done.
The PadFoot is a 3D-printed polyamide stand that takes the shape of a horizontally-sliced hotdog, with a slanted opening where you're supposed to put the slate all the way through. As suspect as it looks (I mean, it holds the iPad on literally one corner), Michiel claims it makes for a strong and stable base for your tablet (personally, I'd probably try it with my hands ready to catch the device the first few times). Do note that it can only be used on a flat surface, so forget about setting up the iPad right on your bed for some late night YouTube viewing.
Its best use will likely be as an on-the-go stand, especially if you'd rather not burden your already overstuffed bag with more bulky accessories. At only 15 grams, it’s especially lightweight too, adding practically no heft to your mobile ensemble.
You can order the PadFoot from Shapeways, who builds each piece upon order. Price varies depending on color (white, black, magenta or green), starting at $25.
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