Fidge+orch

In my design process, I explored multifunctionality and ultimately focused on the idea of a fidget toy. The existing cranking action already felt like a natural tactile behavior, so it became the core of the concept. It also responds to a very contemporary issue: the growing difficulty of maintaining attention.

The design was heavily inspired by the sheet metal guitar design by Verso Instruments. Not only does it feature a body made from sheet metal, but it also introduces an innovative element which is using the material’s flexibility to actively alter the sound of the guitar.

A commercial fidget toy was fully disassembled to analyze its components, gear mechanisms, and assembly logic. Insights from the teardown informed early prototypes and CAD studies to develop a compact and satisfying mechanical motion.