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| Bisected silicone measuring cup |
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| Silicone measuring cup |
Many commercially available products, such as travel mugs, measuring cups and colanders, utilise the flexibility of silicone to create collapsible shapes. This concept is well suited for use as a spacer, due to its robustness and portability.
Another source of plentiful inspiration was Origami. The "folding torque cylinder" and "magic ball" constructions are able to quickly transform from a usable cylinder into a flat shape, torus or ball.
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| Folding Torque Cylinder |
