'Zenth' is a Sculptural 3D Toy to Calm and Quiet the Mind
Truckee Lynch — October 23, 2017 — Art & Design
References: kickstarter & zenth
Zenth is a sculptural labyrinth designed to quiet the mind and provide relief from day-to-day stressors and distractions.
For centuries, people have walked though labyrinths to relax, exercise patience and add mindfulness to their day. Zenth follows in these footsteps to provide the same kind of relaxation for work or for home. When unused, it sits on three corners as a beautiful desk or shelf accessory. When in use, it is a tool to refocus priorities, exercise patience, or simply help people take a quick break from their day.
A stainless steel ball follows a 3D walled path through three intersecting plains. Users rotate Zenth, using gravity to roll the ball through the labyrinth. Zenth is not a puzzle. There is nothing to be solved or figured out, only a single path in to the center and back out to the rim. The path is varied enough to require some spacial reasoning, but simple enough as not to be difficult, providing a perfect balance of engagement without frustration. Completion of the labyrinth takes about five minutes.
For centuries, people have walked though labyrinths to relax, exercise patience and add mindfulness to their day. Zenth follows in these footsteps to provide the same kind of relaxation for work or for home. When unused, it sits on three corners as a beautiful desk or shelf accessory. When in use, it is a tool to refocus priorities, exercise patience, or simply help people take a quick break from their day.
A stainless steel ball follows a 3D walled path through three intersecting plains. Users rotate Zenth, using gravity to roll the ball through the labyrinth. Zenth is not a puzzle. There is nothing to be solved or figured out, only a single path in to the center and back out to the rim. The path is varied enough to require some spacial reasoning, but simple enough as not to be difficult, providing a perfect balance of engagement without frustration. Completion of the labyrinth takes about five minutes.
Trend Themes
1. Mindfulness Labyrinths - The trend of using physical labyrinths for mindfulness and stress relief creates opportunities for the creation of new, creative, and modern designs that can be used at work and at home.
2. Sculptural Stress Relievers - There is a growing trend of sculptural stress relief tools like Zenth that provide both decorative and functional benefits, leading to opportunities for artists and industrial designers to create unique, visually compelling products.
3. Desktop Relaxation Tools - The trend of using desktop relaxation tools highlights opportunities for companies to develop more interactive and creative devices to promote mindfulness and relaxation in the workplace.
Industry Implications
1. Home Goods - The home goods industry can capitalize on the trend of mindfulness labyrinths by creating products that are not only functional, but also aesthetic and stylish, blending seamlessly into home decor.
2. Art and Design - The trend of sculptural stress relievers presents opportunities for artists and designers to create unique, beautiful pieces that can also serve a practical purpose in calming and relaxing the mind.
3. Wellness and Health - The trend of using desktop relaxation tools highlights opportunities for the wellness and health industry to design and create products that can help promote stress relief and mindfulness in the workplace.
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