Multi Mouse

by Selina Ho

Project Description

The most common way of navigating a computer, the modern mouse is adapted for a variety of uses such as browsing, gaming, drawing and presenting. Where professionals have access to highly specific tools relevant to their industries, there is a growing number of cross disciplinary professionals and casual users who could benefit from having access to similar tools.

The Multi Mouse seeks to bridge the gap between traditional mice and high fidelity drawing devices to enable more creativity in the way we interact with computers. It features a sleek body with a removable pen section that can be held in a pencil grip to enable users to point and click with a higher level of accuracy. A capacitive touchpad replaces the scroll wheel to enable a variety of gestures that can change based on the mouse configuration. Magnets in both sections ensure a solid connection for wireless charging when the pen is not in use.

The Multi offers a more natural drawing grip with a quick to access tool that can be easily adopted by traditional mouse users. The use of optical sensors also negates the distortion that occurs from mapping a screen to a drawing tablet of a different ratio, enabling a more accurate representation of the drawn stroke.

The pen section can be rested on the mouse when not in use

Various ways the stylus can be held for pointing, drawing and presenting

Bio

With a curiosity for exploring how objects build stories, Selina aims to enable the building of sentimental bonds with the things we own. She enjoys exploring the technical elements of design to understand how things work. A focus on user centred design and ergonomics underpins her passion for helping people create modular products that grow as they do. She is passionate about learning and aspires to enable growth in herself and others.

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