The Comppass Drawing Interface Receives Files From Smartphones
Alyson Wyers — December 8, 2014 — Art & Design
References: ken-nakagaki & fastcodesign
This modern drawing interface is based on the idea of an old school compass. Designed by Ken Nakagaki and Yasuaki Kakehi, the COMP*PASS is integrated with Bluetooth technology and can draw two-dimensional shapes from digital files sent with an iPhone.
Like a traditional compass draws circles, the Comppass draws programmed images by rotating two steel rods that stick out from the device. It also has a copy and paste function.
The award-winning drawing interface exhibited at a number of domestic and international conferences as well as at exhibitions like the Ishikawa Dream Festival, Open Research Forum, XD Exhibition and ICC Open Space. At the James Dyson Award 2014, it recently won third place nationally and was in the Top 20 internationally.
Like a traditional compass draws circles, the Comppass draws programmed images by rotating two steel rods that stick out from the device. It also has a copy and paste function.
The award-winning drawing interface exhibited at a number of domestic and international conferences as well as at exhibitions like the Ishikawa Dream Festival, Open Research Forum, XD Exhibition and ICC Open Space. At the James Dyson Award 2014, it recently won third place nationally and was in the Top 20 internationally.
Trend Themes
1. Bluetooth Integrated Design Tools - Design tools that integrate Bluetooth technology offer new opportunities for creating and transferring digital files with ease.
2. Compass-inspired Drawing Interfaces - Drawing interfaces that draw upon the functionality and aesthetics of traditional compasses provide a unique and intuitive user experience.
3. Copy and Paste Functionality in Drawing Tools - Drawing tools with copy and paste functionality streamline the design process and allow for efficient creation of two-dimensional shapes.
Industry Implications
1. Product Design - The product design industry can leverage Bluetooth integrated design tools to enhance their prototyping and rendering processes.
2. Technology - The technology industry can explore the potential of compass-inspired drawing interfaces to create innovative and user-friendly design software.
3. Education - The education industry can incorporate copy and paste functionality in drawing tools to improve teaching and learning in art and design-related subjects.
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