We're Developing a 3D Touch Mouse: Top Moments from Our First Community Event (Including How to Get 50% Off!)
Relive the best moments from our first community event and find out how you can secure an exclusive 50% off our new 3D Touch Mouse.
Imagine an evening filled with innovative tech demos, free-flowing beer, and the crisp taste of locally sourced Quebec apple cider. This was the scene at our first Haply Creators Club event, a casual post-work happy hour designed to bring together our vibrant community and showcase our groundbreaking technology.
Held on July 18th, 2024, from 5 PM to 8:30 PM, at our offices in the buzzing Plateau area of Montreal, the event aimed to provide insight into our upcoming 3D touch mouse launch, gather valuable feedback, and foster connections among our community members and team.
Event Highlights
As we showcased the context and vision behind our Touch 3D Mouse, the enthusiasm from our community was clear. With over 80 attendees, including Creators Club members and members of the local tech and startup ecosystem, the event exceeded our expectations.
Alongside great music and company, the evening featured exciting technology demonstrations and a presentation from our team about the plans and development behind our upcoming haptic computer mouse.
The presentation highlighted the potential of a touch-enabled spatial computer mouse to improve workflows for artists, developers, and engineers working with 3D applications.
It emphasized making intuitive three-dimensional navigation with touch feedback accessible and affordable for consumers while highlighting the importance of community feedback in shaping the product’s development.
Plans in Motion
Colin, Haply's president, shared the company's vision for this product, including the goal of launching a consumer-friendly 3D computer mouse at CES 2025.
This new product aims to combine the needs of:
3D designers
Makers
Gamers
High-performance users
The goal is to bring advanced haptic technology to a wider audience.
Colin also highlighted the importance of workflow compatibility, ensuring that the 3D mouse integrates smoothly with existing tools and software.
Colin, Haply's president, shared our goal to launch this consumer-friendly 3D mouse at CES 2025.
Romain from Haply's industrial design team explained the practical applications and ergonomic design of the new 3D mouse.
He emphasized creating a versatile tool that improves user interaction without interrupting existing workflows. The objective is to develop a portable, high-performance device that can easily fit into professional environments.
Adrian, a content creator at Haply, discussed the importance of community involvement in developing the 3D touch mouse.
He shared the company's strategy of engaging users through storytelling and social media, especially TikTok, which helped generate interest and encourage people to actively participate in the product journey.
Najwa, Haply's marketing lead, introduced the Creator’s Club collaborative initiatives designed to encourage community participation.
Community Involvement Opportunities
If you’re interested in getting involved or have ideas about the project, contact:
Najwa Boumelhem
najwa@haply.co
Co-Development
Inspired by the community’s excitement, Haply introduced the Co-Development initiative.
The company plans to host regular hackathon-style events where creatives and developers can build applications for the device.
Participants can keep ownership of their creations, including:
Apps
Open-source projects
Plugins
Haply will help provide visibility and incentives, including a royalty program based on downloads.
This initiative rewards contributors while helping expand the reach of the Touch 3D Mouse.
Co-Marketing
Haply is also launching a co-marketing strategy where community members can promote the product by tagging Haply.
Participants can earn:
$0.10 per like on their posts, up to $2,000.
This initiative encourages community-driven promotion and helps introduce the Touch 3D Mouse to a larger audience.
For example, a recent TikTok post received 14,000+ likes, which could allow creators to earn up to $1,400.
Exclusive Early Bird Offers
As Haply prepares for its Kickstarter campaign toward the end of 2024, the company announced an exclusive early bird discount.
Until July 31st, users could pay $50 to secure 50% off the list price of the Touch 3D Mouse when the crowdfunding campaign launches.
In the month of July, you can secure a 50% discount on the touch 3D mouse, by paying $50 today.
By investing early, supporters not only receive a great deal but also contribute to the development of innovative technology.
Upcoming discounts:
August: $40 for 40% off
September: $30 for 30% off
Join the community of early adopters and help revolutionize 3D interaction.
Ultimately, the Creators Club happy hour was a major success, highlighting the exciting future of the Touch 3D Mouse.
With new community involvement opportunities announced, Haply is excited to bring this spatial touch mouse to life with community support.
Stay tuned for more updates as the crowdfunding campaign approaches, and don’t miss the exclusive early bird offers.
For more information or to get involved, contact:
Najwa Boumelhem
najwa@haply.co
Together, we can revolutionize the way we interact with 3D spaces.
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Relive the best moments from our first community event and find out how you can secure an exclusive 50% off our new 3D Touch Mouse.
