Moft's new origami case elevates the iPad for better ergonomics

Moft has announced a new folio-style cover case for the iPad that could improve the tablet's ergonomics for anyone working with an Apple Pencil or just watching videos. The Moft Dynamic Folio uses an origami approach to transform into a stand that can elevate the tablet up to three inches, while other configurations let you support a smartphone at the same time. The flexibility takes Moft's case far beyond the limited folding functionality of Apple's own Smart Folio iPad case.

The company is making its new Dynamic Folio available to consumers through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign that has already surpassed its $10,000 funding goal. The case will be available in three sizes and will support the iPad mini as well as the 11 and 13-inch versions of the iPad, Pro, and Air. Early backers can preorder the mini case for $34, the 11-inch one for $45, or the 13-inch one for $55, while full prices are expected to be closer to $39, $49, and $69, respectively. Shipping is expected to begin in early May 2025.

Made from fiberglass covered in Moft's own scratch-resistant vegan leather alternative MOVAS, the largest version of the Dynamic Folio adds 292 grams of weight to the iPad, so it's even lighter than Apple's iPad case. It attaches magnetically so you can easily remove it when you want to use your iPad without a case, but its design doesn't fully protect the tablet on all sides like many silicone cases. When attached, the Dynamic Folio will help protect the iPad's screen and back from scratches, but it leaves several sides exposed. If you drop it, there's a chance that the iPad could still come out with scratches and dents, depending on how it falls.

The primary use cases include two floating modes. One elevates the iPad two inches at a low 30-degree angle that's useful for working, playing games, or browsing the web, while the other places the iPad at a 60-degree angle three inches above a desk or table for reading or watching videos.

Moft's case can be folded in a variety of other ways to support the tablet in portrait and landscape modes, add extra support for a smartphone, or make it easier to balance the tablet on your knee when you don't have access to a work surface. Moft also offers an optional Apple Pencil holder that magnetically attaches to the case and offers a little more protection for the expensive stylus.