South Jordan, Utah, USA
Circuit Glue Gun was created when the Cricut Design Team together with PA Consulting wanted to design a crafting device for everyone without losing the element of precision and control to the creative process.
The use of glue guns by crafters is common, but traditional glue guns are imprecise and messy for delicate or detailed crafting and DIY projects.
Additionally, they are often poorly constructed or targeted at a masculine audience.
Designed beautifully and ergonomically for comfort, precision, and control, the Cricut Glue Gun is the ideal solution for various DIY projects.
Cricut Glue Gun has recently been awarded a 2023 Good Design Award by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
The big idea behind this product is to create a more inclusive device that gives creative craftspeople the exact solution they need to remain immersed in the joy of crafting.
With a traditional glue gun, once the trigger is pressed the glue keeps coming out long after it has been released. With Cricut the designers have worked to perfect the internal mechanics to achieve a single drip gun, meaning no more unnecessary clearing up.
The design teams also wanted to ensure that the product was pleasing for the modern craftsperson. Unlike the glue guns found in hardware stores that are bulky and intimidating, the Cricut glue gun is bright and inviting.
The form is soft with no visible screws, and invisible safety features give users peace of mind. Subtle details improve usability, such as carefully crafted ergonomics, flat sides so users can rest the product safely on a surface, and an LED light perfectly in view.
A new glue stick lead was designed that make it easier to load the glue into the gun. An LED light tells you when the glue gun has heated up and is ready for use. It has a flat side, so can be easily rested within reach when not being used.
With Cricut we’ve created a credible, single-drip glue gun for the crafting world that reduces drips, backflow, and unwieldy glue strings, meaning users will have less mess in their workspace.
The smooth trigger and small-diameter tip make it easy to lay down the glue in fine lines, small dots, and tight spots.
The glue gun gives crafters precision and control and has a friendly appeal that fits into the crafting world. The whole aesthetic fits with Cricut’s mission to celebrate creativity.
Project: Cricut Glue Gun
Designer: Design, Engineering & Science Team, Consumer & Manufacturing, PA Consulting Group (PA)
Manufacturer: Cricut, Inc.
