Fidget Cube Explained

The Fidget Cube is a fidget toy designed by Matthew and Mark McLachlan, brothers and co-founders of the US design studio Antsy Labs.^[1] It has fidget tools on all sides: a toggle switch, gears, a rolling ball (marble), a joystick, a spinning disk, a worry stone, and five buttons. It may help users with ADHD focus. It can also help children with autism and anxiety calm down or focus.^[2]

Reception

In a positive review, The Verge described the cube as, "basically a baby toy for adults".^[3]

After its 2016 Kickstarter campaign, the Fidget Cube ranked tenth on the highest-funded crowdfunding projects.^{[4] [5] [6] [7]}

See also

• Fidgeting
• Fidget spinner
• Stress ball
• Worry beads
• Infinity Cube

Notes and References

1. News: Are fidget toys legitimately good for your brain, or pseudoscientific snake oil?. Dormehl. Luke. 2017-03-08. Digital Trends. 2017-05-07. en-US.
2. Kofler . Michael J. . Sarver . Dustin E. . Wells . Erica L. . 2015-10-21 . Working Memory and Increased Activity Level (Hyperactivity) in ADHD: Experimental Evidence for a Functional Relation . Journal of Attention Disorders . 24 . 9 . 1330–1344 . 10.1177/1087054715608439 . 1087-0547.
3. News: The Fidget Cube is basically a baby toy for adults and I love it. Bohn. Dieter. February 7, 2017. The Verge. 2017-05-07.
4. Web site: Fidgeters made this toy one of Kickstarter's most successful campaigns. Kuchera. Ben. 12 September 2016. Polygon.com.
5. Web site: This 24-year-old made $345,000 in 2 months by beating Kickstarters to market. Guzman. Zack. 30 January 2017. cnbc.com.
6. Web site: The Story Behind Fidget Cube, the $4 Million Phenomenon You Didn't Know You Needed. Griner. David. September 14, 2016. Adweek.
7. Web site: The Fidget Cube hit with shipping delays as knockoffs flood market. Kuchera. Ben. 2017-01-03. Polygon. 2017-04-15.