I'm kind of obsessed with these paper Apple products
Paper iPhone! Paper Apple Watch! Paper MacBook! (You get the idea.)
I always preferred the Paper Mario games to the main instalments. There's just something about that trad craft aesthetic that never gets old. And now that I've discovered what might just be the most adorable corner of the internet, I might even venture to say I also prefer paper iPhones to the real thing.
YouTuber FishFillet creates 'paper diy' videos in which seemingly rudimentary paper versions of various objects including Apple products are 'unboxed' – and they've already unboxed the iPhone 16. (For the lowdown on the real thing, check out our iPhone 16 Pro review.)
And it turns out FishFillet doesn't only create iPhones. In a video from last year, they've gone as far as Apple Watches and MacBooks – complete with all the requisite accessories. There's something delightfully satisfying about seeing Apple's paper documentation recreated to look just a little more shabby, complete with pen 'squiggles' for text. And with over 4M views on the video below, it's clear I'm not alone in loving the aesthetic.
Indeed, in a world of glass rectangles and screens, there'll always be a place for paper – particularly when it comes as part of a beautiful notebook. With that in mind, take a look at our roundup of the best Moleskine notebook Prime Day deals.
Get top Black Friday deals sent straight to your inbox: Sign up now!
We curate the best offers on creative kit and give our expert recommendations to save you time this Black Friday. Upgrade your setup for less with Creative Bloq.
Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.
Related articles
- The best web browser 3D modelling apps: 3D sketch online and more for free
- Arcane fans (and staff) blast Netflix for "disrespectful" AI poster
- The near-perfect Pixel 9 Pro phone has $200 knocked off its price for Black Friday
- The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 may be less astronomically expensive than we expected