A highly ergonomic mouse design that is perfectly suited for any-handed use, thus making it ideal for professionals and gamers alike.

Most of the mouse are designed for right-handed users while the left-handed mouse is lesser in comparison. Still, left-handed users have some good choices to go for like Logitech G903, Razer Naga or Corsair M55 RGB. On the other end of the spectrum, ambidextrous mouse options including Logitech G Pro, SteelSeries Sensei Ten or Razer Viper have also claimed a good bite of the market. They are quite popular among left-handed users, and gamers too.

Designer: 葉 泓廷

Any mouse you choose, the setup is best tailored for either left-handed, right-handed – or slightly better configurations for particular-handed use, however, none of them can claim to be perfect for any kind of use-case-scenarios. This calls for a peripheral that boasts a smart design to make the switch from a predominately right-handed ergonomic use to the left-handed one in a jiffy.

Meet the Braun Ergonomic Mouse designed for both left and right-handed use in equal capacity. Unlike an ambidextrous mouse, this one completely changes its tilt and base depending on the preferred hand. So, you could be playing Battlefield with your right-handed configuration, and shift to a left-handed setup if your left-handed sibling wants to use the accessory. Simple manipulation of the form provides an equally good ergonomic grip for both-handed configurations.

The clever design makes use of a tilted sloped base swiveling at the center. As the base rotates it shifts between the two modes. This allows for a seamless transition between the desired-handed modes without compromising even a little bit on the hand posture position. Like a couple of other off-beat Braun designs. This one too carries the black or white-dominated theme with the inclusion of signature Braun colors for the buttons and scroll mouse.

Carrying the Braun branding is a bit off-beat, but then, that’s what we come to expect from concept designs which sow the seed of imagination for future designs. The otherwise household appliance giant foraying into computer peripherals looks highly unlikely, but hey, it’s still in the blueprint and early prototype stage, right?

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Almost every material has a grain, which is the pattern of fibers seen on the material’s surface. Grain is found in all materials, and aligning it has an impact on a finished design’s core properties, including its strength level. Grain is especially important in wood components, as aligning wood grain also affects a design’s aesthetics.

Autodesk Fusion 360 recently announced a Grain Control feature that makes it easier than ever to match your real-life material’s grain with the grain in your 3D model. It allows you to set a component’s grain direction and automatically align it with the real material’s natural grain direction. Once you specify the grain for the component as well as the applicable material, Fusion 360 will automatically align these directions to ensure the resulting nested and cut components have the desired grain direction.

What materials does Grain Control support?

The Grain Control feature is applicable to any material that has a grain. Most materials have some degree of grain, but the impact of aligning versus not aligning the grain is magnified in certain materials.

For wood, grain is aligned for component strength and aesthetics. For example, cabinets, bedroom furniture, desks etc. When wood grain isn’t aligned on a finished product, it looks distracting and leaves the design more vulnerable to damage over time. Wood grain is often aligned along the longest edge length. The Grain Control feature in Fusion 360 is an essential for woodworkers in particular.

For composites like carbon fiber, grain direction has an impact on the subsequent fabrication/cutting processes.

For metals, grain has an impact on the material’s strength and subsequent downstream processes. Grain is aligned in metal components to improve the quality of bent components, including any sheet metal applications.

Gain access to the Fusion 360 Nesting & Fabrication Extension

The Grain Control feature is available as functionality in the Fusion 360 Nesting & Fabrication Extension. The Nesting & Fabrication Extension unlocks advanced nesting and fabrication capabilities in Fusion 360, helping you create multi-sheet layouts for parts before cutting on your CNC machine. In addition to its benefits for certain materials, Grain Control also improves the level of automation in nest creation while using the Fusion 360 Nesting & Fabrication Extension.

Ready to take your designs to the next level with Grain Control? Try the Fusion 360 Nesting & Fabrication Extension for free today:

Download a free trial of Fusion 360 here

Bananas used to be super rare in South Korea, which just doesn’t have the climate to grow them. It wasn’t until shipping links were set up with a Dole plantation in the appropriately hot Philippines that the fruit started to show up in Korean supermarkets.

Being previously exotic, the banana is not a thing to be wasted. That’s why South Korea’s SSG Market packages them like this:

The “One a Day Banana” packaging arrangement is, of course, far superior to buying them in a bunch that all go bad at the same time.

Inspired by organic shapes, Poland-based industrial designer Mateusz Sipiora began designing and 3D-printing models for a lightweight scooter.

He subsequently realized the design, using a minimum of material. The structure is made up of precisely bent aluminum strips:

“The Supersonic scooter is a small, personal vehicle that was designed to move quickly over short distances, especially in large cities, while avoiding traffic jams in crowded streets. It is an ecological alternative to cars and public transport.”

“Supersonic has been designed in the spirit of sustainable design – the smallest possible amount of aluminum was used in its construction, which can be easily recycled. The scooter is very light, thanks to its openwork structure, inspired by the structure of plant cells. Aluminum flat bars, welded together, create a very durable structure. The base has been designed so that you can comfortably place both larger and smaller feet on it. The scooter turns by balancing the body – just lean in the right direction while turning the steering wheel. What’s more, thanks to the three-wheeled form, a kickstand is not needed to put the vehicle down.”

Here’s how it rides:

The Supersonic was a finalist in the Make Me! design competition at Poland’s Lódz Design Festival last year. Congratulations to Sipiora!

…who paid the price many of us pay at the workbench:

This coffee machine concept will probably remind you of Perry the Platypus. Perry who? He’s the fictional platypus from the animated series ‘Phineas and Ferb.’ The younger generation may be quick to identify the character but don’t fret if you don’t recognize him; perhaps after having a cup of coffee, you will remember.

The Platypus Coffee Machine is yet another quirky-designed kitchen appliance that can make you start the day right. Our life cannot be perfect, but coffee can be, and the Platypus will do it right for you. The streamlined style of the coffee maker starts with solid lines that make it stand out from the other coffee machines available in the market.

Designer: Hao-Xuan Lu

The inspiration isn’t just the platypus but also dolphins, as evident in the curves. Some will even say it reminds them of penguins because of the same curves and snout, especially when you view it from the back. The choice of sapphire (although it looks teal to me) as color makes it another fun device that can make your kitchen countertop or coffee area cheerful. It is also an elegant addition as made possible by the glossy, mirror-like finish. The Ferrari red accent and the silver details add the perfect contrast.

The Platypus Coffee Machine is easy to maintain with the catch pan to store used grounds. It’s easy to operate, too, as you only need to set up the heat. After use, there are fans that can dry the grounds quickly. There are three air vents on the rear that help keep the machine cool when not in use.

The Platypus Coffee Machine’s design development process was realistic as the designer came up with an actual model by printing the body. Then, the surface was painted layer by layer to achieve that glossy finish. And with the power of photography, the product model looked every bit like a professional appliance.

The coffee machine’s main features include the main body and the catch pan. The latter comes with an air vent, plus an upper cap. The body is where the water tank is and where you will see the brewing buttons, steam knob, and a milk frother. The snout portion is where coffee is brewed, always ready to make several cups of coffee for you.

The Platypus Coffee Machine looks ready to be taken into production. It’s only a concept product by a Taiwanese design student. Hao-Xuan Lu focuses on design research and developing product design. He aims to combine research insight with aesthetic features in his work. He believes exploring the unknown fields of products, services, and interaction is vital for designers to achieve a successful design.

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