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The Cubic Wireless Mouse ditches ergonomics for visual appeal

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Shattering the mouse-design-archetype in glorious fashion, the Cubic mouse takes on a less ergonomics-driven design approach and a more, dare I say, cubist one. The Cubic Wireless Mouse concept (yes it’s a concept and not a real one, so calm down) comes with a hexagonal design and uses bright colors… something you’d agree most mice don’t really do. Rather than being designed as a peripheral for your computer, the Cubic Mouse takes on the appearance of a jewel that you’d be proud to keep on your desk.

Its symmetric design would confuse you regarding basic stuff like button placement, but that’s where the Cubic Mouse uses design details efficiently. With a 3D pattern on the top, the mouse cleverly tells you how to use it. The buttons lie right under the majority of lines pointing in the same direction, divided equally between the left and right-click. It isn’t as intuitive as you’d think, but it does achieve its goal to be a mouse that challenges the rules of computer peripheral design. The Cubic Mouse is designed to be something that your eyes and hands almost gravitate towards, and if you’re a bit of a design purist, you’d argue that it isn’t ergonomic enough; but hey. It’s just a concept… and a pretty beautiful one too!

Designer: Kim Hyunsoec

Water this dandelion-inspired humidifier as you would water your plants!

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Imagine dandelions dancing in the breeze in a lush meadow, their spores fluttering and flying about. This was the inspiration for Beom sic Jeon and Kim Hyunsoec’s Blow humidifier. You operate the humidifier as you would water and nurture your plants.

Blow comprises of a water bowl, forming the lower portion of the humidifier. It is transparent, allowing you to view the internal components of Blow. Whereas the upper portion is reminiscent of a long dandelion with its seed head at the top, full of spores. You pour water into the little bucket as if you were watering your potted plants. The lower portion of the humidifier functions like the roots of a plant, absorbing the water in the bowl. The water is then released as steam, from the opening or the seed head on the top.

Designed after the organic form of plants, Blow can add a soft, nurturing touch to any space it is added into, functioning not only as a home appliance but as a decorative piece as well. Its delicate and minimal aesthetics can add a touch of subtle beauty to brimming home spaces and hectic workplaces alike.

Designers: Kim Hyunsoec of hs2 studio and Beom sic Jeon

When the opening of curtains inspired a fridge door design…

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One of my favorite home appliances will always be the refrigerator! I find myself greedily looking for snacks within it, at exact intervals of two hours. For me, the fridge is the abode of everything I hold holy; all things delicious and consumable! Innovative refrigerator designs seem to always be around the corner. However, this one’s the result of an eccentric inspiration! Kim Hyunsoec of hs2 studio created ‘Crevice’. Crevice is a beautiful 900x1970x920 mm double door fridge. Inspired by the experience of drawing your curtains wide open, the handles of the double door of Crevice completely resemble the opening of a curtain! The neat slit with it’s widened edges facing opposite directions brings to mind the exact moment when you grab the corners of your curtain, to tug them apart on a lazy Sunday morning.

Created from stainless steel and featuring a matte black sheen, the aesthetics of Crevice have been designed to complement the interiors of your home. More than an electrical home appliance, it gives the impression of a piece of furniture. The furniture-like feel it resonates makes it suitable to be placed not only in the kitchen but also in the dining or living area. Spacious from within, it is divided into four vertical compartments with six shelving areas, providing ample space for your innumerous groceries. Not only is Crevice a storage wonder, but we must commend the visual appeal it possesses. This is a refrigerator with style!

Designer: Kim Hyunsoec

Petdali’s pet wheelchair gives Lassie extra feet

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I’ve had the good fortune of having pets at home, and during their growing years, I’ve seen their mischief getting them into trouble. One of my Alsatians was quite a perky guy and would love running and jumping the fences. On one occasion, I remember him injuring his hind leg and had to limp around for several weeks. Back in the days we didn’t have pet wheelchairs, and the one like Petdali’s pet wheelchair, would have been godsend. Although designed for pets with hind-leg disabilities, and with the ability to adapt to a growing pup, this pet wheelchair is not radically different than the ones we see in the market today, but is a refined version of them. The harness looks a lot easier to use and so it the construction of the back limbs straps. Comfort and adaptability being the key words here, I’m looking forward to seeing this in the market soon.

Designers: hs2 studio and Kim Hyunsoec for Petdali

A Wireless Hairdryer That’s Fit for Display!

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Some household products appear aesthetically neglected in regard to their often out-dated design, and one of these offenders is the hairdryer. Not only are the bulky, unimaginative and undesirable devices a bit of an eye-sore, but they can also be extremely inconvenient when it comes to storing them. Reef offers a solution to these problems, by carrying a form that you won’t want to hide!

The form of Reef was dictated by the comfort of the user; the user-optimized grip led to a form that is almost symmetrical, allowing for a beautiful sense of balance. Gone is the annoying, restrictive cable that limits the user and makes storing the device difficult; the handheld device sits upon a base that houses wireless charging capability!

Reef’s considered design language is shared across both components of the product; gentle, flowing curves have been paired with subtle surface detailing, which are accompanied by flashes of gold that make it perfect for the domestic environment!

Designers: Seungeop Lim & Kim Hyunsoec

A Purifier That Demands Attention!

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We’ve seen a whole variety of conceptual designs for air purifiers, but none of them have quite had the same mesmerizing aesthetic that Inhale carries. The repeated lines add an element of depth to design, while giving the visual impression that air is being drawn into the device.

Positioned in the center of the device, where their eyes are drawn two, is a simple user interface, displaying only the necessary information. Surrounding this is an LED band of light that gently illuminates and indicates to the user that the advice is operating. The stunning device is operated via a series of buttons that are located on the top of the device; their subtle and inconspicuous design ensures the clean aesthetic of the product is not interrupted!

It is undoubtedly a device that demands attention… and we certainly don’t have a problem with this!

Designer: Hyunsoec Kim

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A Penguin Meant for Flying

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This tuxedoed carry-on luggage set takes animalistic inspiration, ironically, from everyone’s favorite flightless bird – the penguin! In stark white with black detailing, this handsome bag is at once minimalistic and playful. Because we have a tendency to carry additional belongings on our rolling luggage, the top is slightly larger (and kinda beak-like!) to make it easier. Here, a larger handle is ergonomically adapted to make lifting and opening more comfortable and stable.

Designers: hs2 studio, Seungeop Lim & Kim Hyunsoec

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Sounds of the Sea

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Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a grand piano… now, take that image and completely forget about it! That’s the idea behind Oyster. This conceptual instrument ditches the monotonous form of the piano for the natural, curvaceous shape of the sea life by the same name. Because its shape is quite similar to that of the standard piano, there’s no sacrifice in tone, quality or performance. It’s a beautiful merging of something manmade with nature in perfect harmony!

Designer: Kim Hyunsoec

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The Abracadabra Appliance!

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Of all the kitchen appliances there are, the toaster is my favorite. The interaction we have with the toaster always has that element of surprise, and it’s amazing how your eyes sparkle as you see the toast jump out of those little slots. The Fedora toaster adds to that split-second magic by making it a product that’s just ethereal from start to end. Inspired by the Magician’s Hat, the toaster has an extended upper lip that just brings smiles to the faces of people once they get that reference. Plus, when the toast pops, it’s almost like having a rabbit jump out of the magician’s hat!

Designers: Beom sic Jeon & Kim Hyunsoec.

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