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Changing the asymmetry of an object can greatly increase its operability. Altering this property can introduce new functions such as making products more ergonomical, easier to stack and easier to operate. The following 5 examples show what asymmertry can achieve.

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1) Maximum protection umbrella

The asymmetrical shape of the umbrella make it more aerodynamic, prevent it from turning inside out in a strong wind. The shape also keeps the rain out of your neck.
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2) Asymetrical fridge magnet

The Endo magnet is like an ordinary magnet, but with one difference. One side has a sloped edge, making it possible to tilt the magnet and place something under it when it is on the fridge.
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3) Oven glove with finger

The cut-out of an extra finger on an ovenglove allows the user to easily grip smaller objects. Asymmetry is applied to the glove to create an extra finger for gripping.
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4) Asymmetric passenger/performance tire

This new tread is molded into an asymmetric outer shoulder tread design that uses large tread blocks to provide rubber-to-road contact. It reduces tread squirm and enhances response and control.
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5) A-Knopf

This assymetrical button is so designed that the elderly and people with a handicap, can easily use the button for closing their clothes. The button is easier to grip, and the lip helps the user to find the button hole and push the button through.
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We at CREAX define innovation as creating value. Essentially consumers want more of the good, and less of the bad. Good being more performance (faster, hotter, …), better ergonomics (user interface, design, …). Bad meaning less danger, less pollution or less cost.

For creating these better, nicer, cheaper, greener products we need to change the products or the processes by which we create them. What do we change? You guessed it…Properties.

Take the example of innovations in a toothbrush. We are not interested in the toothbrush as such, but in the variations of toothbrushes. The hollow toothbrush, the flexible toothbrush, the protruded toothbrush, the transparent toothbrush or the automated toothbrush. Notice that these variations are mostly expressed as adjectives.