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This company builds fully customized ergonomic mice by using 3D scans of your palm

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As a user of Logitech’s ergonomic mouse, I have to admit that it isn’t really the most ergonomic device I’ve used. You end up losing some amount of detail when you design an ergonomic gaming or performance mouse that’s meant to be for everyone – it’s sort of like making a single shoe that fits every foot. Now, while the footwear industry’s somewhat figured out how to build customized shoes, it seems like the mouse industry has some catching up to do. Leading the charge, however, is Formify, a startup that wants to 3D print a bespoke mouse that’s custom-made to perfectly fit your hand.

Designer: Will MacLaughlin

Click Here to Buy Now: $139 $177 (20% off). Hurry, only 126/175 left!

Formify does this by scanning an image of your palm and feeding the data it gathers into a parametric software. The software then creates an outer shell that’s 100% ergonomically designed for you, and Formify manufactures the mouse based on those specs. The result, Formify attests, is comparable to a custom-tailored suit. The mouse fits your hand perfectly, providing just the right angle for your wrist, cushioning for your palm, texture for your fingertips, and lift for your overall comfort. Each mouse weighs in a ballpark of 55 grams (1.9 ounces), undercutting even Logitech’s G Pro X Superlight flagship gaming mouse by 5 grams, and comes with a 650 IPS sensor for crisp tracking, and esports-grade low-latency connectivity so you can use your mouse for everything from Gmail to Genshin Impact.

Custom Design – Custom-fitted grip for unmatched precision, accuracy, and control.

55g Average Weight – Lightweight agile design averaging 55g.

650 IPS Sensor Tracking – Cutting-edge optical sensor technology (Pixar 3395).

Low Latency Wireless – Esports grade low latency wireless.

Grip Textures – Five side-grip texture options available, with more to come.

The process of designing the Formify Mouse starts with a simple image of your hand. The image is used to extract as many as 10,000 different data points, from hand width to finger length, thickness, shape, etc. These data points help determine the shape of the mouse’s body, including its height, width, angle, curvature, and overall size. The mouse body is then 3D printed using Multi-Jet Fusion, with as many as five grip textures to choose from, for a better tactile grasp.

Designed for Claw-Grip and Palm-Grip.

Programmable Thumb Buttons – Two optimally placed programmable thumb buttons.

Kailh 8.0 Clear Switches – Crisp Esports preferred gaming mouse clickers.

Formify builds the mouse to support both claw-grip and palm-grip styles, suiting all users. The mouse itself is outfitted with a left and right click as well as a clickable scroll wheel, along with two extra programmable buttons located near the thumb. Industry-standard Kailh 8.0 clear switches give the mouse buttons a clicky, reliable response, and a PixArt 3395 sensor on the underbelly gives the Formify Mouse a tracking speed of 650 IPS (inches per second) and a resolution of up to 26,000 DPI so it tracks all your micro-movements too. The Formify Mouse also boasts a wireless design that pairs with a 2.4GHz USB receiver for low-latency connectivity and charges via USB-C, providing up to 2 weeks of battery life on a full charge. You can grab your own Formify Mouse for a discounted price of $142, which puts it in the ball-park for other flagship gaming mice, although with a custom-built 3D-printed ergonomic and lightweight design, you’re sure to have an edge above your competitor…

Click Here to Buy Now: $139 $177 (20% off). Hurry, only 126/175 left!

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Microsoft Palm concept mouse combines manoeuvrability and ergonomics

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MICROSOFT PALM Design Renders

The need for a mouse will never go away, even with all the innovative trackpads and keyboards available. Such a mouse still has numerous advantages, including ease of use and quicker to work with. Using a mouse may also be best to draw graphics and do digital art on the computer.

The tiny tool that sits on your desk has an essential purpose: to help you be more productive and get things done fast, whether for work, school, business, or leisure. A mouse should not slow you down or hurt your wrist; instead, it should allow you to work fast, productively, and without any pain. Industrial designer Arshad Asaaf knows first-hand the importance of an ergonomic mouse, so he came up with one that delivers intuitiveness and practicality.

Designer: Arshad Asaaf

MICROSOFT PALM Details

Asaaf knows that both horizontal and vertical mice have benefits, so he attempted to combine them into one product. PALM is only a conceptual mouse, but Microsoft should consider checking out. The designer has decribed this as an “intuitive wonder that fits your palm.” The description fits because your hand really can fit right into the oddly shaped mouse.

MICROSOFT PALM Concept

Some people may prefer a vertical mouse, but your wrist can hurt after some time. Others find it slippery, so quick motion may be more challenging, especially for those with big hands. A mouse with the right size and angle is what people need as it will perfectly fit your palm.

To develop the perfect shape for the Palm Mouse, the designer implemented several 3D development techniques. With a simple use of CAD and clay, Arshad Asaaf was able to form the ideal shape of the mouse. Several models were made before the correct surface and 45-degree angle were achieved.

MICROSOFT PALM Concept Design

At first glance, you may think this is like any other vertical mouse in the market. It may be inspired by Microsoft, but this one comes with a subtle angled curved in front. The shape of the rest of the mouse follows the horizontal design, but this one still acts like a vertical mouse.

MICROSOFT PALM Details Concept

Unlike the usual mouse options we see or own, the mouse does not feature a scroll wheel. You can rest your hand free and over the mouse more comfortably. There are touch-sensitive buttons that perform what the scroll wheel usually does. It has a trackpad function requiring two-finger action to work and avoid unintended registrations or clicks. The mouse’s S-curve will hold the rest of your palm while the middle part can support your fingers. The wireless mouse works over Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, so you know it can be fast. A reliable connection is promised as long as two devices are paired. You can turn it off/on and it won’t have any problem recognizing your device.

MICROSOFT PALM Design Images

MICROSOFT PALM Design Concept

The Microsoft Palm is only a concept design, but we can imagine it in different colors like Poppy Red, Pastel Popsicle, Ice Blue, and Silver Bullet. Each color version is intended for a purpose like Ice Blue to inspire calmness. Poppy Red develops a sense of energy and confidence—traits you need to get going. The Pastel Popsicle is not a boring option despite the gray shade because the bottom parts show a colorful gradient for an added punch.

MICROSOFT PALM Design Render

Concept MICROSOFT PALM Details

The Silver Bullet boasts a more sophisticated look but may only be released in limited pieces. It has a clean upper look that shows a more elegant form. There is also a stainless steel Microsoft logo to give the mouse a more timeless appearance. The Silver Bullet appears to be unique with the combination of materials and colors. It is the most minimalist-looking version that may be the best choice for professional environments.

MICROSOFT PALM Box

MICROSOFT PALM Versions

MICROSOFT PALM Concept Sketch

MICROSOFT PALM Concept Renders

Concept MICROSOFT PALM Design

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Microsoft Palm concept mouse combines manoeuvrability and ergonomics

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MICROSOFT PALM Design Renders

The need for a mouse will never go away, even with all the innovative trackpads and keyboards available. Such a mouse still has numerous advantages, including ease of use and quicker to work with. Using a mouse may also be best to draw graphics and do digital art on the computer.

The tiny tool that sits on your desk has an essential purpose: to help you be more productive and get things done fast, whether for work, school, business, or leisure. A mouse should not slow you down or hurt your wrist; instead, it should allow you to work fast, productively, and without any pain. Industrial designer Arshad Asaaf knows first-hand the importance of an ergonomic mouse, so he came up with one that delivers intuitiveness and practicality.

Designer: Arshad Asaaf

MICROSOFT PALM Details

Asaaf knows that both horizontal and vertical mice have benefits, so he attempted to combine them into one product. PALM is only a conceptual mouse, but Microsoft should consider checking out. The designer has decribed this as an “intuitive wonder that fits your palm.” The description fits because your hand really can fit right into the oddly shaped mouse.

MICROSOFT PALM Concept

Some people may prefer a vertical mouse, but your wrist can hurt after some time. Others find it slippery, so quick motion may be more challenging, especially for those with big hands. A mouse with the right size and angle is what people need as it will perfectly fit your palm.

To develop the perfect shape for the Palm Mouse, the designer implemented several 3D development techniques. With a simple use of CAD and clay, Arshad Asaaf was able to form the ideal shape of the mouse. Several models were made before the correct surface and 45-degree angle were achieved.

MICROSOFT PALM Concept Design

At first glance, you may think this is like any other vertical mouse in the market. It may be inspired by Microsoft, but this one comes with a subtle angled curved in front. The shape of the rest of the mouse follows the horizontal design, but this one still acts like a vertical mouse.

MICROSOFT PALM Details Concept

Unlike the usual mouse options we see or own, the mouse does not feature a scroll wheel. You can rest your hand free and over the mouse more comfortably. There are touch-sensitive buttons that perform what the scroll wheel usually does. It has a trackpad function requiring two-finger action to work and avoid unintended registrations or clicks. The mouse’s S-curve will hold the rest of your palm while the middle part can support your fingers. The wireless mouse works over Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, so you know it can be fast. A reliable connection is promised as long as two devices are paired. You can turn it off/on and it won’t have any problem recognizing your device.

MICROSOFT PALM Design Images

MICROSOFT PALM Design Concept

The Microsoft Palm is only a concept design, but we can imagine it in different colors like Poppy Red, Pastel Popsicle, Ice Blue, and Silver Bullet. Each color version is intended for a purpose like Ice Blue to inspire calmness. Poppy Red develops a sense of energy and confidence—traits you need to get going. The Pastel Popsicle is not a boring option despite the gray shade because the bottom parts show a colorful gradient for an added punch.

MICROSOFT PALM Design Render

Concept MICROSOFT PALM Details

The Silver Bullet boasts a more sophisticated look but may only be released in limited pieces. It has a clean upper look that shows a more elegant form. There is also a stainless steel Microsoft logo to give the mouse a more timeless appearance. The Silver Bullet appears to be unique with the combination of materials and colors. It is the most minimalist-looking version that may be the best choice for professional environments.

MICROSOFT PALM Box

MICROSOFT PALM Versions

MICROSOFT PALM Concept Sketch

MICROSOFT PALM Concept Renders

Concept MICROSOFT PALM Design

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Tactigon wearable mouse lets you control gadgets like Iron Man

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Choosing a mouse or a controller to use with a computer can be a personal endeavor. It doesn’t have to be one size fits all, and sometimes we need something less boring than a generic mouse.

There have been many attempts to redesign the mouse but only a few can be considered a real success. Hardcore gamers know what they want so they go for those specially-made for gamers. Designers and creative professionals prefer ergonomic ones as they offer comfort, reduce pain, and help produce higher quality work. For those into robotics, perhaps a wireless mouse may be preferred.

Designer: Next Industries/Tactigon

TACTIGON Skin Reload Demonstration

Many people too like customizing their controls so a programmable feature is a must. The Tactigon SKIN aims to answer a few demands as a ready-to-use gesture controller. It’s not just like any ordinary mouse or controller. It comes with Artificial Intelligence Algorithm that helps improve gesture performance.

This design is a product of the man-machine interface revolution. With the hand being the natural interface we use in real life, it’s only right we utilize it as a special accessory. The T-SKIN Reload is all that in the digital world, allowing you to program gestures and voice controls to use for different tasks whether on the PC, gaming, robotics, 3D CAD, or even as trivial as PowerPoint.

Tactigon SKIN Reload Game Controller In Action

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The product is highly programmable so more advanced users can customize it to their needs. That said, you don’t really have to because there are already numerous apps ready to be used with it.

Accurate movement and gesture capture can be expected, thanks to the interaction between the algorithm and integrated sensors. Use it in three ways: as a mouse, a touchpad, or a presenter. You can program the device using the Tactigon Gear (or T-GR) software. It can respond to natural hand movements and can recognize over 48 gestures. When it comes to voice control, you can just blurt out a few commands. You can use both your voice and gestures for better control.

TACTIGON 3D Wearable Mouse Controller

The accessory is wearable and wireless. That’s possible because it can detect the movements of the hand. The touch keyboard tracks pressure from the four other fingers. This programmable wearable mouse is like an extension of your hand. It knows your voice and gestures so you can conveniently accomplish several tasks. It’s best to use in controlling VR and AR devices, PowerPoint presentations, and 3D modeling software. It can also be used for joypads, drones, and robots.

The Tactigon SKIN Reload easily connects with your gadgets via Bluetooth (BLE). This means you can pair the controller with another device as simple as setting up those wireless earbuds. On a single full charge, its battery can last long up to 40 hours so you don’t have to worry about frequent charging.

The design of the T-SKIN Reload was based on a glove. It actually looks more like a bracelet but works similarly to a smartwatch with all the features and functions. It can be a powerful tool and controller, promising ultra-low latency of 7ms and perfect connectivity as long as within a radius of 10 meters.

TACTIGON Skin Wireless Mouse Design

If you think that this is something like Iron Man would use, well, the design was actually based on a young daughter’s desire to have a controller like Iron Man. The Tactigon’s CEO and Founder Massimiliano then shared the challenge with his team. The idea was simply to come up with an ergonomic wearable mouse that is both fashionable and functional. The result is now a device that boosts productivity, speeds up workflow, and is quite fun to use—making you feel like Iron Man at least once in your lifetime.

TACTIGON Essential 3D Wearable Mouse Sketch Illustration

TACTIGON Skin Reload Mouse Controller Project

TACTIGON Skin Reload Demo

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This millennium falcon inspired gaming mouse proves that minimal design can be badass

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There’s no other ship in the history of science fiction that has a bigger following than the Millennium Falcon. Now we don’t have the luxury of laying our hands on it as Solo did by tricking Lando Calrissian in a card game, we have the luck to get our hands on Mouse-1, our sidekick as we step into the gaming realm with this LED enabled accessory on our side.

Meet the Mouse-1, a wireless gaming mouse that is futuristic yet hipster in one neat minimal package. The Mouse-1 was designed as an answer to the gamut of RGB-enabled gaming mouse designs that have flooded the market. Afterall, who says that minimalistic design cannot be badass! The designer, Jake Lee, was inspired by his love of sci-fi games as well as Air Jordans while designing this piece. As Jake explains, “The goal was to design a mouse that carries the gaming DNA in a more subtle and minimalist manner. There are so many gaming mice that scream rainbow RGB lighting with complex programmable buttons that contribute to their maximalist appearance. Mouse-1’s aesthetics is intentionally aimed at those who pursue a minimalist gaming setup.”

The devil is in the details and that adage remains for Mouse-1. The speckled white and black texture creates an interesting base on which the entire structure is based. White lights adorn 2 sides of the mouse, the back as well as the scroll wheel. But the real beauty is in the gradation of the lights. This was achieved by a translucent polycarbonate rear bumper that diffuses this halftone patterned LED light. If white is not your color, the light can be customized with various third-party lighting apps.

Apple’s iMac launch with its 7 color options has shaken up the tech world, and as the trendsetters, we know this pattern will be taken up by more retailers. Nonetheless, a classic piece like the Mouse-1 will never go out of style. Best of all, they have a black version that is perfect for a dark room setup – that’s more like mine!

Designer: Jake Lee of acasso for fraegment





Mouse Designs that will elevate every gadget lover’s desktop: Part 2

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Traditionally speaking, a computer mouse does not get enough attention to the visual impact these gadgets can make to our setup. Sure, we look for productive designs and most of them refer to a mass of specifications that can be read off a chart, but not many speak to the aesthetic and material qualifications of a mouse – whether the elements used in that mouse are sustainable, ethically sourced. Another question is whether these designs can go beyond a simple pointer? Those are the questions asked and answered in this list of intriguing and well-designed mice that show the care and consideration put in by the product designers to make these mice stand out from the usual mass of black that floods your desk!

The Ice Mouse comes with a bamboo upper that promotes breathability, making sure your palms don’t work up a sweat with hours of use. The bamboo component is CNC machined from a layered block of bamboo plies, doing a pretty remarkable job of showcasing the wood-grain while remaining entirely unique in its grain pattern. Some may say it almost reflects the uniqueness of the fingers and palm that rest on it! Sitting underneath it is the aluminum base, giving your fingers a metallic surface to hug and sort of complementing the feeling of typing on an aluminum-constructed MacBook.

Usually, users experience the inconvenience of wrist pain, stiff fingers, or aching finger joints when using the traditional mouse. The weight and shape of the mouse initially don’t seem worth investing in for the user till these issues arise and that is what the designer, Ihjoo Yoon, wanted to address through the Ring mouse. The PC market continues to grow and it means the need for an ergonomic lightweight mouse like this ring exists stronger than before as people take more notice of their health and well-being. The ring mouse’s design works intuitively, it reacts to the movements of the fingertips and does not interfere with the natural movement of the wrist since it is a wearable ring. Due to its unique shape for a mouse, it makes the experience smoother while reducing the stress on your wrists as it won’t be awkwardly bent at an angle for hours!

Taking inspiration from an iconic chapter in furniture design, Shane Chen envisioned the Lounge Mouse, a hat-tip to Ray and Charles Eames’ Lounge Chair. The Lounge Mouse follows the form and visual direction of the ottoman footrest that comes along with the chair. The base of the mouse is made from bent plywood, while the upper half is an incredibly soft leather-clad with a scroll-wheel in its upper center.

The CheerPod is a tiny, handheld device that boils the mouse down to its essentials. With a design that’s dictated by the need to be small and remote-like, the CheerPod is to mice what smartphones are to landlines – Portable, rectangular, and heavily feature-laden. It comes with an infrared sensor on its base, like all wireless mice, allowing you to drag your cursor by moving the physical device, but it also allows you to mimic gestures by swiping across screens in mobile and desktop interfaces. The CheerPod, unlike most wireless mice, works without a receiver, connecting directly to laptops, desktops, tablets, and even phones using Bluetooth.

Designed for kids with ADHD, or anyone with a quirky sense of style, this computer mouse aims at giving you a tech accessory that’s unconventionally fun to interact with! The Hoglet is a wireless mouse modeled on a hedgehog, with a silicone sleeve around its grip with multiple bristles that come in contact with your hand as you grip it. The objective of the Hoglet is to do multiple things. For starters, it makes tech feel a little less scary and a little more approachable. The mouse is incredibly tactile and comes in heartwarming colors. Its silicone texture aims at creating a new sort of experience that almost seems pet-like, reinforcing the mouse-ness of the mouse, and helps boost focus and reduce anxiety.

Designed as a juxtaposition between classic and modern, this mouse, created by Daniel Jansson for 8BitDo transforms a hallmark of console gaming into a neat, functional mouse that’s a sheer tactile joyride! The wireless mouse comes with clear-cut lines that you’d imagine wouldn’t be comfortable, but actually do feel familiar. It features classic NES controller-style red left and right-click buttons, resting on a black platform which is, in fact, a touch-sensitive scroller. To complete this whacky/adorable mouse’s design, Janssen incorporated a D-Pad on the side, that can be controlled via your thumb.

The EXOvault Mouse was developed by the artist, engineer, designer, and overall maker Jonathan Schipper. Designed as an exercise to visually reinvent something mundane, something we take for granted, the mouse was developed at EXOvault’s facility in Brooklyn and it doesn’t just look great, but feels great too. It has weight, which allows you to command the cursor with confidence, while the clickers and scroll wheels provide a wonderfully smooth tactile feedback. With a PixArt 3000cpi sensor that works on glass and a 500mAh battery, the EXOvault mouse performs well too, giving you superior functionality and aesthetic unconventionality in a singular package that guarantees to make you instantly want to ditch your plastic mouse or trackpad!

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The designers at BKID took the literal connotation of a computer ‘mouse’ and embodied its characterful persona into the Balance Mouse! During the day the mouse works like any other computer mouse, letting the user go about pursuing their tasks. However, when the clock strikes ‘home time’, the mouse exits the body and humourlessly rolls away. Not only is this a visual indicator that the workday is over, but it’s also pretty difficult to use a computer without a mouse!

The Manta Mouse by Alberto Aguado Baudil takes inspiration from the Manta Ray, with its wide, stingray-inspired design. At the very center is a bulbous volume forms the bulk of the mouse, the part your palm rests on, while the rest of the mouse skirts around the side. This side-skirt essentially works as a cushion for the base of your palm, promising to give your hand a comfortable place to rest as you operate the mouse

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 by Kim Hyunsoec (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. 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.

For more productivity-enhancing gadgets or just to add more pizzazz to your desk, check our collection of innovative product designs!

This wearable mouse ring is designed to work at the tap of your fingers!

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Ever since we all started working from home, the objects that would otherwise go unnoticed have gotten so much attention now – especially if they are related to making WFH more comfortable. Innovative mouse designs are the latest trend in the design world and this one certainly blows our mind because it looks nothing like a mouse! This wearable fitness tracker-looking ring is actually a mouse designed to be as lightweight as possible so there isn’t excess load on your joints.

Usually, users experience the inconvenience of wrist pain, stiff fingers, or aching finger joints when using the traditional mouse. The weight and shape of the mouse initially don’t seem worth investing in for the user till these issues arise and that is what the designer wanted to address through the ring mouse. The PC market continues to grow and it means the need for an ergonomic lightweight mouse like this ring exists stronger than before as people take more notice of their health and well being. The ring mouse’s design works intuitively, it reacts to the movements of the fingertips and does not interfere with the natural movement of the wrist since it is a wearable ring. Due to its unique shape for a mouse, it makes the experience smoother while reducing the stress on your wrists as it won’t be awkwardly bent at an angle for hours!

The ring has sensors which provide the functionality of a mouse such as ‘click’, ‘sweep’, ‘scroll’ through different gestures that are similar to how we use the trackpads on a laptop. You only require two fingers to operate this mouse as opposed to your whole palm and it is more versatile – you can use it everywhere freely like on top of a desk or on your legs, it doesn’t need a specific pad or surface. You can continue using your keyboard while wearing the ring mouse, just tap the end of the inside twice to disconnect so it won’t misinterpret any gestures.

Designer: Ijhoo Yoon

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This float-inspired mouse design is perfect to add some summertime to your desk!

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Every time you think you have seen all kinds of mouse designs, the universe conspires you to bring you yet another one! And this time a conceptual mouse called Tube perfectly captures the mood too – a summer beach float inspired mouse that lets you daydream about a lazy pool day while you work from home.

Tube is unconventional in many ways like it doesn’t have clearly defined scroll or click buttons and the float-like body makes the ergonomics a little questionable. The designer’s idea was to create a slim mouse that didn’t feel like clutter if you left it on your desk. Using the touch scroll technology, the volume of the body has been reduced so it seems to be more like a trackpad-mouse hybrid in terms of form and function. The power can be turned on and off by pressing the top tube, however, if you place your palm on it like how you use a traditional mouse it could accidentally turn off/on and it makes me wonder if there is a lock mechanism for it. I wonder if the whole top is touch-sensitive or just certain areas, it is something that should be distinguished to make it more user-friendly. The yellow is the perfect color for the vision the designer had for the mouse – it makes you happy!

The form itself is very playful and a complete summer vibe. A mouse is such a daily part of our routine that we often don’t look at it with creative possibilities and that is a refreshing perspective that Tube offers. While there needs to be more work done on its form and function to make sure it is intuitive and comfortable for the user, it certainly has the potential to be a great mouse and join its peers on the list of mouse designs we love. We will already have a bias to Tube because who doesn’t love a beach float on their desk!

Designer: Student

Mouse Designs that will elevate every gadget lover’s desktop!

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We are accustomed to being constantly exposed to stimulus…be it shopping, Netflix, Instagram, or the tons of other attention-stealing activities that rule our day, attention is the currency these days and we have been too busy looking and being lost in all these until we were quarantined. Being limited in our space and exposure, we have come to see and appreciate the objects we own. Everyday common designs such as the humble mouse are such a part of our routine, we never really see how we could differentiate in them! In come the designers who took it up as a challenge to make the best of this gadget. From environmentally conscious design, a Charles Eames inspired design to a mouse design that runs away from you when your working hours are over, there is a mouse design you never knew you wanted but now that you see it, you surely won’t be able to stay without it!

The Ice Mouse comes with a bamboo upper that promotes breathability, making sure your palms don’t work up a sweat with hours of use. The bamboo component is CNC machined from a layered block of bamboo plies, doing a pretty remarkable job of showcasing the wood-grain while remaining entirely unique in its grain pattern. Some may say it almost reflects the uniqueness of the fingers and palm that rest on it! Sitting underneath it is the aluminum base, giving your fingers a metallic surface to hug and sort of complementing the feeling of typing on an aluminum-constructed MacBook.

Taking inspiration from an iconic chapter in furniture design, Shane Chen envisioned the Lounge Mouse, a hat-tip to Ray and Charles Eames’ Lounge Chair. The Lounge Mouse follows the form and visual direction of the ottoman footrest that comes along with the chair. The base of the mouse is made from bent plywood, while the upper half is an incredibly soft leather-clad with a scroll-wheel in its upper center.

Inspired by the formation the hand makes during a natural handshake, Logitech’s MX Vertical wants to be the chunky mouse your hand falls in love with. Tilting at an angle of 57° off the horizontal plane that is your table, the MX Vertical feels halfway between a mouse and a joystick. It can be held onto for hours, being maneuvered without strain, and is even easy on your wrist too, shifting the movement from side-side to up-down.

The EXOvault Mouse was developed by the artist, engineer, designer, and overall maker Jonathan Schipper. Designed as an exercise to visually reinvent something mundane, something we take for granted, the mouse was developed at EXOvault’s facility in Brooklyn and it doesn’t just look great, but feels great too. It has weight, which allows you to command the cursor with confidence, while the clickers and scroll wheels provide a wonderfully smooth tactile feedback. With a PixArt 3000cpi sensor that works on glass and a 500mAh battery, the EXOvault mouse performs well too, giving you superior functionality and aesthetic unconventionality in a singular package that guarantees to make you instantly want to ditch your plastic mouse or trackpad!

The designers at BKID took the literal connotation of a computer ‘mouse’ and embodied its characterful persona into the Balance Mouse! During the day the mouse works like any other computer mouse, letting the user go about pursuing their tasks. However, when the clock strikes ‘home time’, the mouse exits the body and humourlessly rolls away. Not only is this a visual indicator that the workday is over, but its also pretty difficult to use a computer without a mouse!

The Manta Mouse by Alberto Aguado Baudil takes inspiration from the Manta Ray, with its wide, stingray-inspired design. At the very center is a bulbous volume that forms the bulk of the mouse, the part your palm rests on, while the rest of the mouse skirts around the side. This side-skirt essentially works as a cushion for the base of your palm, promising to give your hand a comfortable place to rest as you operate the mouse.

Admittedly, the name Alienware AV610M doesn’t roll off the tongue easily, but the device corresponding to the name looks like an absolute beast. With a form that truly looks like a UFO, complete with wings and even LED lights glowing ominously on the inside, the AV610M lets you dominate your virtual battlefield… with 350-hours of battery time, no less. The rechargeable gaming mouse comes with 7 fully programmable buttons and a 16,000 DIP precision sensor to give you a solid edge over your competition.

Designed as a juxtaposition between classic and modern, the N30 mouse created by Daniel Jansson for 8BitDo transforms a hallmark of console gaming into a neat, functional mouse that’s a sheer tactile joyride! The mouse originated as a concept created by Janssen in 2009, only becoming a reality this year after 8BitDo really saw promise in it. The wireless mouse comes with clear-cut lines that you’d imagine wouldn’t be comfortable, but actually do feel familiar. It features classic NES controller-style red left and right-click buttons, resting on a black platform which is, in fact, a touch-sensitive scroller. To complete this whacky/adorable mouse’s design, Janssen incorporated a D-Pad on the side, that can be controlled via your thumb. The D-Pad provides an extra layer of functionality to the mouse, allowing you to perform PageUp, PageDown, Home, and End commands with a single click.

The Samsung Mouse by BKID comes with a compact, telescopic/collapsible design. A matte plastic outer sleeve holds the small electronic mouse module on the inside. This works just fine because plastic feels good to touch (honestly, the metal feel is overrated. I choose comfort over premium) and therefore comes right under your palm while the electronic part slides outwards, manifesting itself under your fingers. The entire design is arc-shaped, giving it a definitive curve that allows for easy gripping (bulky), but when the mouse collapses into itself, it becomes half in curvature, almost becoming a sleek, flat, highly carry-able computer peripheral!

Made of a soft Silica Gel, the body of Tube by Tim Chen 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!