I’m not sure what to make of this tactile, textured mouse, but I really want one! - Yanko Design

Role computer accessory, part fidget-toy, the Hoglet is an absolute visual and tactile treat! Designed for kids with ADHD, or anyone with a quirky sense of mode, this computer mouse aims at giving yous a tech accompaniment that's unconventionally fun to interact with! The Hoglet is a wireless mouse modeled on a hedgehog, with a silicone sleeve around its grip with multiple bristles that come in contact with your paw as you grip it. The objective of the Hoglet is to do multiple things. For starters, it makes tech feel a niggling less scary and a niggling more approachable. The mouse is incredibly tactile, and comes in heartwarming colors. Its silicone texture aims at creating a new sort of experience that almost seems pet-like, reinforcing the mouse-ness of the mouse, and helps heave focus and reduce anxiety.

The designer backside the Hoglet, Parker Lynch, struggled with ADHD growing up. Every bit an developed, he dedicated himself to helping kids with learning differences. Working with children with ADHD helped Parker understand how beneficial a fidget toy could be with assuasive a kid to stay circumspect and focused… but for the most function, these fidget toys weren't immune into estimator labs, which left the kids anxious and unable to concentrate. This led Parker down a road which got him consulting with researchers, parents, teachers, occupational therapists, and lath-certified behavior analysts before he started developing the Hoglet. 5 years and multiple explorations and prototypes after, the Hoglet was born. With its anthropomorphic class, Hoglet instantly appeared as a friend, and with its sensory body, it gave kids something to fidget with and help them stay focused while using computers.

The body of the Hoglet is made of nutrient-grade silicone: pliable, washable, non-toxic and child-safe. It's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the impact, with a choice of brilliant colors. The mouse underneath the silicone sleeve comes with a ball-scroller, for more intuitive scrolling, and even features silent buttons, to prevent any distraction to children on the autism spectrum. All in all, the Hoglet is an inventive take on a tech peripheral that has hardly ever gotten a special-needs redesign. Virtually mice are built for offices, gaming, and ergonomic usage, and so the Hoglet is quite literally a breath of fresh air… providing a new and enjoyable experience not just for kids only even for adults with a sense of wonder and whimsy!

Designer: HedgeHog Health