# Contemporary Sculptural Cutters The ORCA Saw by Jon Nguyen Features a Feminine Design By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orca-saw References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/27/cutting-up-in-style/) At first glance, the [ORCA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimized-electric-watercraft) Saw may not look like a saw at all. It's sculptural design is rather deceiving. Yet it does have a [functioning blade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15-collection) that can cut through just about anything despite its feminine look. Designed by Jon Nguyen, the ORCA Saw features a thumb scroll switch in place of a typical and traditional trigger. This updated saw completely re-imagines the [concept of tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-shears) altogether. Do you think the manly men in your life would use the ORCA Saw? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Feminine Tool Design:** The ORCA Saw's sculptural design challenges traditional masculine notions of tools and presents an opportunity for more products with feminine design elements. - **Functional Sculptural Design:** The ORCA Saw's design demonstrates the possibility of combining aesthetics with functionality, sparking innovation for products that prioritize both forms of design. - **Thumb Scroll Switch Innovation:** The ORCA Saw's thumb scroll switch presents an opportunity for more ergonomic and accessible trigger designs in various industries, such as power tools and gaming accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tool Manufacturing:** The ORCA Saw's innovative design challenges traditional tool design and prompts tool manufacturers to consider more diverse and inclusive product lines. - **Product Design:** The ORCA Saw's functional and sculptural design presents an opportunity for product designers to prioritize aesthetics while retaining function in other industries such as home appliances and electronics. - **Ergonomic Design:** The ORCA Saw's innovative thumb scroll switch design could inspire ergonomic improvements in industries such as medical equipment and automotive engineering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interchangeable Component Power Saws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-multitool.md) - [Kid-Friendly Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supcutter.md) - [Style-Conscious Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/module-compact-drill.md) - [Advanced Ultrasonic Hobby Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hozo-design-neoblade.md) - [Modern Design-Conscious Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-36v-screwdriver.md) - [Industrial Cutting Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worx-zipsnip-cutting-tool.md) - [Two-Way Cutter Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakoake-portable-scissors.md) - [Whale-Inspired PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orca-mouse-concept.md) - [Handheld Ultrasonic Cutting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ctrlax-cutting-tool.md)