Frustrated by the limited length of rulers, designer Myeongjin Kim decided to created a limitless one called the 'Consistent-Motion Ruler.' Though small in length, the ruler was designed to span any length of paper. Instead of having to completely move your ruler to keep drawing a line, Kim's ruler allows you to stay on track at all times. Though the lines it draws can be infinite, the ruler itself is only 15 cm.
Kim accomplished this impossible feat by designing the ruler to have extendable parts. Using two fingers, the Consistent-Motion Ruler allows you to inch it forward like a snail. As a result, you can draw a perfectly straight line for as long as you want.
Infinite-Length Rulers
The Consistent-Motion Ruler Extends to Draw a Line of Any Size
Trend Themes
1. Infinite-length Tools - There is a trend towards creating tools that can adapt and accommodate different sizes and shapes, allowing for more versatility and flexibility in their use.
2. Extendable Design - There is a trend towards designing products with extendable and adjustable features that can meet a variety of needs and situations.
3. Efficient Movement - There is a trend towards creating products that require minimal movement to achieve maximum results, allowing for more precision and ease of use.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery and Office Supplies - This industry has an opportunity to create new and innovative tools that can address the limitations of conventional office supplies, such as rulers and measuring tools.
2. Architecture and Engineering - This industry has an opportunity to use extendable design principles in the development of tools and equipment that can enhance precision and accuracy in their work, such as measuring tapes and levels.
3. DIY and Home Improvement - This industry has an opportunity to create tools that simplify and optimize the process of home improvement projects, such as extendable hammers and screwdrivers that can reach difficult areas and angles.