Love them or hate them fidget spinners are one of the most popular new must-have accessories of 2017. Exploding onto the internet in the first quarter of 2016, fidget spinners have captured the attention of millions of people worldwide, and are now sold everywhere from massive online marketplaces such as Amazon to the streets of Bangkok.
The basic design of a fidget spinner is relatively simple. A fidget spinner typically consists of a central bearing wheel- similar to those used in skateboard wheels- surrounded by three orbiting bearing wheels in a plastic frame. The novelty value of a fidget spinner is generally found in the design of the frame itself.
When spun, a fidget spinner creates a weak gyroscopic force that makes it easy to balance the spinner on a finger. Although fidget spinners are marketed as focus tools for individuals with ADD or autism, they have not as of yet been conclusively proven to deliver any real-world benefits in clinical investigations.
Despite the dubious science behind fidget spinners and the controversy surrounding them, there’s no question that they are one of the most successful “toys” or fidget devices of the last year. The origins of the fidget spinner are hotly contested, but the current online consensus names entrepreneur Scott McCosker as the creator of the latest generation of fidget spinners.
While fidget spinners may deliver an outlet for manic energy and assist busy professionals and students in focusing, they’re not exactly the right fit for the professional work environment. A new Kickstarter campaign, however, aims to change that, with an innovative new ring that incorporates a bearing wheel similar to that of the basic fidget spinner design.
The Vinci Ring has already gained roughly $10,00 CAD in support from thousands of backers around the world, and is shaping up to be the most elegant fidget spinner design to hit the market. In this article, we’ll check out the Vinci Ring Fidget Spinner and find out what it offers to help you determine whether it’s worth backing.
What is the Vinci Ring?
The Vinci Ring is a new fidget spinner design that packs the same smooth spinning action offered by a full size fidget spinner into an elegant, low-profile ring. The Vinci Ring Fidget Spinner takes inspiration from Leonardo DaVinci, who is credited with the invention of the ball bearing, and is extremely simple in design
The Vinci Ring Fidget Spinner is intended to provide busy professionals with a low-profile way to experience the same benefits offered by a full size fidget spinner without the large form factor. The original design for the Vinci Ring Fidget Spinner actually predates the release of the standard fidget spinner as it’s known today, and was prototyped by the creator as an engagement ring in 2014.
Seeing the explosion of popularity in fidget spinner designs, the creator of the Vinci Ring Fidget Spinner decided to launch his design on Kickstarter. The end result is an elegant, subtle tool that can be worn discretely on a finger or on a chain as a necklace.
Design & Construction
The Vinci Ring Fidget Spinner consists of two screw machined parts that are connected together by manually pressing them around 58 individual ball bearings. Vinci Ring Fidget Spinners are available in three different construction material options, the first of which is brass. Brass Vinci Ring Fidget Spinners can be ordered with either glass or black ceramic bearings.
The second construction material option is titanium, which is extremely durable. Titanium Vinci Ring Fidget Spinners provide the option of either white or black ceramic bearings. The final option is gold, which can be provided in yellow, rose, or white gold.
Gold Vinci Ring Fidget Spinners are somewhat softer than the other material options, but benefit from the ability to re-shape themselves over time due to the centrifugal force exerted by the spinning motion of the device.
Vinci Ring Verdict
Vinci Ring Fidget Spinners are one of the most unique fidget spinner solutions available on the market, and offer fidget spinners a low-profile way to get their spin on in any environment. If you’re a fan of fidget spinning, the Vinci Ring Fidget Spinner campaign is definitely worth backing.
