A Different Approach to The Ergonomic Computer Mouse

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There is no standard shape for a computer mouse, they come in all sorts of unusual configurations; from the conventionally simple to the wildly ergonomic, there is a mouse for everyone. But, the Tube mouse goes one step further than this, as it aims to be THE mouse for everyone!

Made of a soft Silica Gel, the body of Tube is soft and malleable, making the mouse far more adjustable than its hard-bodied competitors. This, combined with its symmetrical design ensures that is can be used by both right and left-handed individuals, this is something that ergonomic computer mice often cannot cater for.

Packed into the squishy exterior is a light that, much like the night light it was inspired by, gently glows, giving Tube a second use!

Designer: Tim Chen

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When Furniture and Lighting Meets

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At first glance, this chair doesn’t look too dissimilar from any other conventional chair, however, it won’t take you long to identify a few, not to regular, design features that begin to reveal its hidden secrets!

This is Tube Chair, and, as the name would suggest, its primary design language and quirky design is driven by the hollow, cylindrical form! The use of such a shape has allowed for a few, more unique, features to be integrated into the item of furniture; most noticeably of all is the introduction of light; flowing through the rounded curves and parallel lines is a band of bright light that continues out of the chair and travels down the power cable. This stream of lighting is only to be interrupted by a neatly concealed USB port, for convenient charging!

The striking illumination twinned with the translucent, tubular form creates an eye catching item of furniture that we’d rather stare at that sit on!

Designer: Tim Chen

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Keep Cool with This Cool Device

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In the hot and uncomfortable weather than many of us are currently experiencing, the humble fan suddenly becomes our undisputed best friend. But it’s fair to say that the majority of fans aren’t too easy on the eyes. However, this certainly can’t be said for Mi Mini Fan, which brings a unique form and quirky design to the table!

The fan sits within a, relatively plain-looking, square surround. But this surround holds a secret; a split line runs horizontally along its center, when folded it reveals two concealed hinges and a stand is quickly formed. This neat design allows Mi Mini to become a shapeshifter and makes it fit for more than one environment; in its standard, flat position it can be suspended elegantly from a hook on the wall, and when split it becomes an ever-important, portable desk fan!

Mi Mini beautifully demonstrates how an inconspicuous design feature can transform a product!

Designer: Tim Chen

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