Audio books have significantly gained in popularity in recent years driven by online distribution. However, this requires the users to possess and to be able to operate a smartphone or similiar computer. In the below video, I showcase a prototype for a tangible audio book I created that automatically plays the audio from USB when it is opened. Different audio books can be played from different USB sticks. Hence, this device can be used drawing on a book metaphor only and does not demand any further interactions. When the book is closed and reopened again, it continues at the last position.

 Demo Video

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