Clic: A Stylish and Sustainable Dog Training Tool

A Premium Clicker Designed by Balazs Toth

Clic is a stylish and personalizable alternative for the short product life dog clickers flooding the market. It aims to be a non-disposable tool that dog owners can rely on during the years of dog training, not only in a dog training environment, but every day they go for a walk with the dog.

The main part of the basic model consists of injection-molded PLA housing in vibrant colors, with silicone and textile strap accessories. Inner functional parts are made of stainless steel. An optional model including casted aluminum housing is also available.

Clicker dimensions are 30mm x 23.5mm x 60mm, with additional strap options vary in size.

The straightforward, functional design of Clic is easily operable by the oversized button and allows perfect timing during dog training. Its simple, modular build-up makes mixing and matching of the parts easy, enabling an assembly that fits functional and stylistic personal preferences. Different wrist and finger strap options are available. Each part connects to the other with a snap-fit. The modular assembly of the clicker makes repairs and disassembly simple when its life cycle ends.

The project started in October 2020 in Budapest and finished in November 2021. During the development process, extensive research was conducted, including market analysis, competitor analysis, trend research, marketing research, ergonomic research, field research, design research, and CMF research.

One of the biggest creative challenges was the development of the most simple, yet ergonomic and fully functional interchangeable strap system and its integration into a clean and timeless design.

Clic is a premium product designed with modular assembly, making repairs and disassembly easy, extending its life cycle compared to other similar products. The simple build-up creates an opportunity for easy functional and stylistic customization, allowing users to mix and match colors and materials, choose between different straps, and swap them without any tools. The straightforward, functional design of Clic is easily operable by the oversized button, allowing for perfect timing during dog training.

Clic was awarded Bronze in the A' Pet Care, Toys, Supplies, and Products for Animals Design Award in 2022. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding and creatively ingenious designs that authenticate experience and resourcefulness. Clic exhibits strong technical and creative skills and contributes to quality of life improvements, making the world a better place.