Sam Cat

About the Sam Cat

• Built around a circular frame with three rounded protrusions, the design evokes the silhouette of a playful little cat. Its compact proportions and unconventional profile give it a charming personality. The contrasting material combination not only enhances visual appeal but also creates different tactile characteristics.

• Sliding it around the track produces a layered tactile journey rather than a single repetitive motion. The interaction between the ratchet mechanism and 4mm magnetic balls delivers crisp, satisfying feedback. One ring can get different modes.

• Swapping a single steel ball for a 5mm magnet will get different feedbacks and gameplays. Downward movement produces pronounced step-by-step engagement, while upward input transfers force into the rotating assembly itself. This simple component change unlocks an entirely new layer of interaction, combining multiple feedback sensations within the same design.