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Wacom Infinite Concept Design (2011)

I designed a concept for Wacom’s first tablet that wont need an external computer to connect to - the Wacom Infinite. Like other laptops the Wacom Infinite has two main sections, top section for the screen, and the base for the keyboard, track pad and computing components like memory, motherboard etc. However, since the tablet has touch input enabled and is mainly to be used for artwork I did not feel the need for a tactile keyboard or track pad, ensuring that the base section can be fully utilized for maximum computing power. A Lithium-Polymer battery similar to the one used in Apple’s MacBook Air as well as external ports are cased inside the lower beveled part of the screen section, connected to the base via hinges on either side. These hinges also let the top section slide over a 45-degree angle range.

The screen is proposed to be similar in size as well as capabilities to the current Cintiq 21UX, but in a considerably thinner package.

Ali Murtaza
Student, MFA Industrial Design at SCAD Savannah, GA