Tameshigiri Trainer

PrizeOfficial Selection in Use (product)
CompanyMAKO Design + Invent
ArtistNick Allen
CategoryProfessional
Design TeamNick Allen, Navdeep Singh
Client Asante Lawla of Martial Machina Ltd.
CreditNick Allen (MAKO Design + Invent)
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Ideated by Asante Lawla of Martial Machina Ltd. and designed by MAKO's seasoned engineers, the Tameshigiri Trainer is a compact and easily transportable training solution that assists in the enhancement of one's sword edge alignment skills in all environments. This innovative system provides feedback on edge placement using 405nm lasers and a reactive target made with photo-luminescent vinyl for those seeking to elevate their swordsmanship. It was designed with the user heavily in mind, as evidenced by its interchangeable clamps and ability to offer progress tracking through a mobile app.

Bio
MAKO Design + Invent is the founding firm in North America for providing world-class consumer product development services tailored to startups, small manufacturers, and home inventors. Simply put, we are the leading one-stop-shop for developing your physical product from idea to store shelves, all in a high-quality, cost-effective, and timely manner. We operate as one powerhouse 30-person product design team spread across 4 offices from coast-to-coast to serve you (Austin, Miami, San Francisco, & Toronto).