the thermaltake 'level 10 M' gaming mouse designed by BMW group designworksUSA

the thermaltake ‘level 10 M’ gaming mouse designed by BMW group designworksUSAimage courtesy BMW

designed by BMW group designworksUSA in collaboration with technology manufacturers thermaltake, the ‘level 10 M’ computer mouse is designed specifically for the needs of gamers. the device itself resembles a small racecar, composed of an upper component whose height and inclination can be adjusted for wrist comfort, and the lower base. the two-piece system improves steering as it provides multiple axes of movement. two top keys and five side keys are programmable, one of which is designed for five different commands providing a total of 11 shortcuts on the unit. composed of a lightweight aeronautics aluminum alloy, the ‘level 10M’ can also be illuminated in one of seven colours. a perforated top surface provides passive ventilation to the user’s hand. the mouse is equipped with 8200 DPI, adjustable from 800, 1600, 3200 to 5000.  it is now available, in black, white, military green, and red, for a suggested 99 USD.

concept sketch of the mouse

additional concept sketches; the form is modeled loosely after that of a racecar