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Alan Yip Sushi calculator

Top view of a calculator showing the front panel and display screen. Underside view of a calculator showing the grooved back panel. Side view of a calculator showing the front panel and display screen. Side view of a calculator showing it rolled up.
Top view of a calculator showing the front panel and display screen. Underside view of a calculator showing the grooved back panel. Side view of a calculator showing the front panel and display screen. Side view of a calculator showing it rolled up.

Classification

Description

This 'Sushi' calculator, with carrying strap, was designed by Alan Yip in the 1990s. The grooved body of the calculator rolls up over the screen section and is fastened closed by a press stud. The numbers are not represented by buttons but are a seamless part of the front panel. Alan Yip is an industrial designer from Hong Kong who previously worked in Frog Design Inc, USA and Phillips, Netherlands from 1986 till 1989. He founded Yip Design Ltd. in Hong Kong in 1990.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Yip, Alan
Manufacturer
HK Design

Inscriptions

moulded: "H.K. Design by Alan Yip. UK design Reg. No. 2916005" (rear)

Object number

AIBDC : 004426

Date

1999 (circa)

Country

Hong Kong

Method

injection moulded

Material

plastic
polypropylene
PP
Dimensions
Width
100mm
Length
135mm
Diameter
30mm

Colour

colourless