Guest Thinkers — September 12, 2010

FORM3: Yves Béhar Brings Pleasure to the People

The latest product from fuseproject brings a whole new meaning to the “design for good” conversation. FORM3 is a waterproof rechargeable designer vibrator made out of medical-grade silicone and designed to be exceptionally intuitive. The device is Yves Béhar’s second installment in Pleasure for the People — a partnership with JimmyJane, the self-described “design-centric brand founded on the belief that life is better with a sexy twist.”

FORM 3 is an excellent example of how innovation can transform experience–it features an ultra-thin membrane that distorts under pressure, making tactile contact and local vibration uniquely adaptable.” ~ Yves Béhar

The jolly device makes its retail debut on September 16, at MSRP $145.

Maria Popova is the editor of Brain Pickings, a curated inventory of miscellaneous interestingness. She writes for Wired UK, GOOD Magazine, Design Observer and Huffington Post, and spends a shameful amount of time on Twitter.

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