"Anker" was created during my internship at Phoenix Design. The Design of a speculative yo-yo is a traditional part of every internship since.
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It`s one of those days... You wake up, completely whacked after a exhausting and busy night. Because you still had to prepare the presentation for the client the next day. You look out the window and your mood worsens even further.
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The misery continues. You just caught the train on time. It really is not your day. You would have better stayed in bed today!
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You seek for the next quiet corner in the train, sit down and take a deep breath. That moment releases a wish in you. Wouldn't it be nice to have a hot cup of tea now? Fortunately,your yo-yo is with you.
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So you take your yo-yo out of the backpack, go to the water dispenser to get some hot water and finally brew a fresh cup of tea. While enjoying your cup of tee, you are slowly become calm.
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Now you feel ready for the client meeting. Finally you reassamble all the part and easily spin the yo-yo dry.
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Your yo-yo is your center of calm and peace on stressfull days, it´s your anchor.
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