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Size-Changing Decor Tools

Virang Akhiyaniya's Modular Paint Brush Boasts Sectioned Bristles

— February 18, 2012 — Art & Design
The Modular Paint Brush boasts a simple and clever tweak to the traditional tool. Hardware stores and personal garages are often filled with different sizes of paint brushes, all of which serve various and necessary purposes. This particular paint brush, however, eliminates the need for having so many laying around. It can be customized at whim, changing sizes whenever the occasion calls for it.

Designed by Virang Akhiyaniya, the Modular Paint Brush is made up of sectioned-off bristles that are easily attached and detached from the expanding metal handle.

The Modular Paint Brush not only makes the painting process simpler since people won’t need to fiddle with numerous brushes, it also makes cleanup easier. Instead of washing the paint out of multiple brushes, the user only needs to clean one.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Tools - Hardware stores could invest in modular tools that allow for customization and reduce the number of tools required for a task.
2. Sectioned-off Bristles - The use of sectioned-off bristles in various tools such as brushes and brooms could revolutionize the cleaning industry by reducing the amount of plastic waste generated from disposable cleaning tools.
3. Customizable Equipment - Industries that require tools customized to fit the specific needs and preferences of their workers, such as construction or manufacturing, could benefit from the use of modular and interchangeable parts in their equipment.
Industry Implications
1. Hardware - Hardware stores could explore the development of modular tools to meet the needs of their customers while reducing inventory and costs.
2. Cleaning - The cleaning industry could benefit from investing in sectioned-off bristle tools that are reusable and result in less plastic waste.
3. Construction - The construction industry could benefit by investing in customizable equipment with modular parts that increase efficiency and reduce equipment costs.
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