nendo x elecom

'orime'
image courtesy of elecom


a new collection of PC accessories for japanese company elecom - known for their production of computer devices such as keyboards,
speakers, mice etc. - has been designed by japanese studio nendo. this is not the first collaboration between elecom and nendo,
who on this occasion has developed two new mice, a USB stick and smartphone stand for the japanese PC accessories company.



'orime' top view
photo by hiroshi iwasaki


'orime' ('fold' in japanese) is a 5-button wireless laser mouse whose form is composed entirely of flat surfaces,
giving it a faceted look. it appears as if it is made by folding a piece of paper rather than made from the usual
multiple curves mice usually offer.



alternative views of 'orime'
photos by hiroshi iwasaki



'orime' color line-up
photo by hiroshi iwasaki



'kasane'
image courtesy of elecom


'kasane' ('stack' in japanese) is also a 5-button wireless laser mouse. it features side buttons and left- and right-hand click buttons
that are stacked randomly, like papers scattered around on a desktop. both 'orime' and 'kasane' a wireless radio system operating
with a 2.4 GHz band, making them reliable within a radio wave range of approximately 10 m max above non-magnetic surfaces,
and has a 3 m range maximum above magnetic materials.



'kasane' top view
photo by hiroshi iwasaki



'kasane' top front view
photo by hiroshi iwasaki



'data hook'
image courtesy of elecom


'data hook' is a USB stick in the shape of a carabiner, which means it can be easily attached to tote bags and cables,
as well as linked to other 'data hooks' for easy carrying.



'data hook' color line-up
 image courtesy of elecom



'data hook' can easily link to others
photo by hiroshi iwasaki



'jaguchi'
photo by hiroshi iwasaki


finally, there is 'jaguchi' ('tap' in japanese), a smartphone stand which takes on the form of water pouring from a faucet.
see designboom's previous coverage on 'jaguchi' here.