Introduced as the primary really ergonomic iPad stand for artists, Darkboard gives a secure transportable “desk” that makes it simpler to do something from making notes to enhancing photographs or movies.
Tablets are nice to work on the go, however they’re additionally not the very best to carry when you work. The iPad isn’t any exception. With nowhere to grip across the edges, it’s arduous to work for those who’re away from a desk. If you want to maneuver round when you draw and be capable of do it in all places, the answer has a reputation: Darkboard. From Astropad, the corporate behind Sketchboard Pro, Darkboard is designed for artists that like to maneuver round and nonetheless carry their work and dealing instruments with them.
Sketchboard Pro is an iPad stand designed to offer you the consolation and help you want whereas drawing at your desk. The Sketchboard Pro is exclusive in its built-in kickstand and big selection of compatibility choices. Darkboard, alternatively, is designed to offer essentially the most comfy iPad drawing expertise wherever you go — whether or not that’s at your desk, on the sofa, or on the go.
Darkboard supplies a cushion to your arms and wrists
Darkboard was impressed by over 9 years of working with digital artists. After launching its drawing software program Astropad Studio, the crew at Astropad began to listen to from artists that they don’t at all times work in a “sit down at your desk and draw” kind of method, and needed an answer that might be transportable.
At simply 1.4 kilos (635 grams), Darkboard is constituted of a Molded EVA Unibody — the identical high-performance materials utilized in skilled sporting tools. It’s inflexible sufficient to offer help and sturdiness whereas sustaining a light-weight profile for portability. Darkboard, with dimensions of 18 x 14 inches, successfully extends the floor round your iPad, offering a cushion to your arms and wrists.
With ergonomic angular grooves that carefully mimic the ergonomics of steering wheels — designed to reduce fatigue throughout lengthy drawing classes, Darkboard is on the market in two sizes: Model D1 suits the 12.9” iPad Pro (third – sixth generations) whereas Model D2 suits the 11” iPad Pro (1st – 4th generations) or the ten.9″ iPad Air (4th – fifth generations). Darkboard doesn’t help the iPad Mini, the 2022 tenth Generation iPad, or the 2024 iPad Pro or iPad Air.
Three completely different setup choices
Astropad says that “Darkboard’s secure hard enclosure keeps your iPad and Apple Pencil locked in place for portability. You can tilt the Darkboard at any angle and your iPad will stay secure in the protective cradle.” The accent comes with a foldable stand that gives two completely different angle choices, that means you have got, actually, three completely different setup choices utilizing it:
- The Easel Setup: Perfect for drawing or writing, this setup lays your Darkboard at a snug 30-degree angle.
- The Vertical Setup: Flip your Stand round to arrange your Darkboard in a vertical, desktop-like place.
- In Your Lap: Use your Darkboard by itself to relaxation comfortably in your lap. Great for drawing on the sofa or in mattress!
Available for $89.99 USD immediately from Astropad, Darkboard is, sadly, not out there for Android tablets, and the reason being clear: with so many alternative manufacturers it will be tough to design a stand appropriate with Android fashions. I may see myself utilizing it with a pill, for enhancing photographs, if there was a model for Android. In reality, I solely found the accent not too long ago, after we revealed information about Procreate: a good friend of my older son has a Darkboard stand so he can draw his comics in all places, utilizing Procreate.
