FROM THE DRAWING DESK
Built around the hand.
During long drawing sessions on a 10-inch tablet, holding the flat edges became part of the work. The drawing hand needed freedom. The other hand needed something better to hold.
That problem helped turn an earlier grip idea into Gerp: a reusable suction handle that gives a flat device a handle of its own.
Keep the base simple.
The design took shape around a rigid chassis and a mechanical suction attachment. Two 1/4″–20 brass mounting points opened up another use: connecting compatible camera hardware and other mounting accessories.
The base stays fixed. When a setup needs articulation, a separate ball head or adapter can provide it. The tool does its job without a battery or an app.
Oregon roots.
The development story led to custom steel tooling at Plas-Tech in Corvallis, Oregon. Gerp’s next chapter follows the same practical idea: keep the product useful, keep the offer straightforward, and let the work speak for itself.
Meet the $33 Gerp