Aluminium Mouse mockup

[Kankki]

I wrapped this up in Photoshop, not too happy with the end result. Maybe I should have left out those lines

 

[hobbbz]

And the gloss. Have you ever seen metal, brushed or matte, reflect like that?

 

[Kankki]

Yea, but I though maybe a thin surface of glass

 

[bartelby]

And the gloss. Have you ever seen metal, brushed or matte, reflect like that?

I have!

I've got a brushed aluminium flask that's got a lacquer finish.

 

[sunfast]

Not bad! I'd prefer it if you couldn't see the buttons and if it didn't have the brushed metal lines on it.

 

[Shotglass]

Nice idea. The proportions/perspective on the lines is totally wrong though.

 

[xUKHCx]

I have!

I've got a brushed aluminium flask that's got a lacquer finish.

I also have a similar flask.

 

[bartelby]

I also have a similar flask.

That's because you have good taste!

 

[Oryan]

Isn't the reflection typically inverted, like it's sitting on a piece of glass? I like the idea though.

I also have a similar flask.

As do I.

 

[Kankki]

Nice idea. The proportions/perspective on the lines is totally wrong though.

Yeah, I suck at perspectives, especially in Photoshop. Hell, I used the pen tool

 

[davidjearly]

This is none too shabby actually. I would like a mouse like that.

I would leave the lines at the buttons out though.

David

 

[zioxide]

Apple sucks at designing mice.

 

[AppleIntelRock]

Apple sucks at designing mice.

corrections:
apple's mice suck.

the designs of said mice actually are quite nice.

 

[zioxide]

corrections:
apple's mice suck.

the designs of said mice actually are quite nice.

Only if you say that design is just making it look pretty (which is apple's problem).

Designing should be making something that's functional and pretty.

 

[irmongoose]

Looks similar to this.



irmongoose

 

[WildPalms]

Guys...its mouses, not mice.
http://www.saugus.net/Computer/Terms/mouse/view

 

[Jasonbot]

You know when you scratch a blackboard or feel frosted glass, thats what this mouse is going to be like based on those pics, I wouldn't handle it

 

[AppleIntelRock]

Only if you say that design is just making it look pretty (which is apple's problem).

Designing should be making something that's functional and pretty.

i don't agree with you at all. the mighty mouse is a great four button mouse. some love it, some hate it- that doesn't make it a bad mouse.

 

[gazkw]

just waiting for the mouse update.

the mighty mouse is only thing out of place with everything else aluminum.

i just wish they make their new mouse more ergonomic. simply not comfortable esp when compared to razer mouse.

 

[7on]

Draw it out on paper first. Then you should be able to get the right perspective.

 

[Antares]

Apple is due for an update of the mouse. When do you guys think Apple will put one out? For the last 10 years, they've always followed the design of the iMac, right? Why didn't we get a rmouse edesign with the aluminum iMac?

 

[Macintosh Sauce]

Not too bad, but I decided to get the Logitech MX Revolution mouse for my Mac Pro and the Logitech VX Nano mouse for my new MacBook coming tomorrow. They are both sweet mice IMHO.

 

[PowerFullMac]

Take off the lines, take off the gloss, then its great!

 

[iowamensan]

Just for fun, let me find a complaint too! The reflection of the thumb "rest" is upside-down.

Otherwise, I say sweet mouse.

 

[Raid]

I think it looks pretty good, but like many others I would tone down the gloss finish on the mouse... Maybe try a "Mac Pro" aluminum finish (as long as we don't have to deal with the reality of dirty finger smudges).

Oh and you might want to see if having the text over the mouse cord looks better...

I also have a similar flask.

That's because you have good taste!

But whether the flask has good taste depends on the contents. Hmm maybe there should be a "Post your flask" thread...