An Everbook cover is the outer component of the Everbook system that holds the bundles and pages together, providing structure, portability, and protection. The cover is a key element of the Everbook system because it keeps all the different parts of the system together and allows the user to take it with them.
Materials for an Everbook Cover
While the most common material for an Everbook cover is leather, the system is designed to be flexible, so users can make covers from a variety of different materials. Some users have repurposed old journal covers by removing the original pages and using the existing cover. Others have created covers from a manila folder, or more durable materials such as pleather or the same material used in tool belts. One user created a cover from a piece of scrap leather. The flexibility of the system allows the user to choose whatever material they want for the cover.
Functionality
The primary function of the cover is to hold the system together and keep it contained. The cover protects the bundles and pages from being damaged and provides a solid base for the system. The cover is what makes the Everbook a portable system that can be taken anywhere.
Everbook Cover Design
The design of the cover can vary depending on the user's preferences and needs. Some common design features include:
- Flaps: Many covers have flaps on the inside to hold the bundles in place. These flaps help to keep the bundles from falling out of the cover and provide a way to organize the bundles within the system. Some users have created covers with longer flaps to accommodate the bulk of the system as more bundles are added.
- Elastic Band: The cover is usually held closed with an elastic band that wraps around the cover. The elastic band keeps everything together and makes the system more portable. Users have used various materials for the elastic band, including hairbands and rubber bands.
- Pockets: Some covers include pockets for holding items such as pens, post-it notes or a phone.
- Customization: Covers can be customized in various ways, including monograms, personal designs or specific dimensions.
- One user created a cover specifically designed for metric paper sizes.
- Users have also created their own ways of attaching the elastic band, such as using hairbands and rubber bands.
- One user added a leather piece to their cover that also works as a writing desk.
- Another user created a cover with longer flaps to accommodate the bulk of the system as more bundles are added.
The Everbook is a flexible system. Users can modify the cover to fit their needs and preferences. You might organize it around Getting Things Done (GTD), The 12 Week Year, or any other productivity system. Whether the user chooses to use a simple paper cover, a repurposed journal cover or a customized leather cover, the goal of the Everbook cover is to provide a functional and adaptable base for the system.
