The History of Fidget Spinners
The first fidget spinner was designed in 1994 by an American woman named Catherine Hettinger. Though never patented or mass-produced due to personal issues, the first fidget spinner was born from the need to soothe nerves, focus concentration, and just plain fidget through anxiety. It wasn’t until 2017 that peers in China and Taiwan finally opened themselves to manufacturers and inventors to the simple pleasures and health benefits of stress relief toys. Suddenly, fidgeting was reborn! The fidget spinner in its current form was designed in 2017 by Scott McCoskery.
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The first fidget spinner was made in 1994 by Catherine Hettinger, an American engineer. Though never sold widely, the first spinner aimed to soothe nerves and improve focus. Fidget spinners became popular in 2017 after designs by inventors in China and Taiwan. Suddenly, fidgeting was reborn for stress relief benefits! The spinner’s current form came from Scott McCoskery’s 2017 design.