chris luu and max amato’s bo is part friendly drinking companion, part bottle opener

‘rough around the edges’, bo playfully gnaws your bottle open

Meet Bo, the bottle opener that doubles as a friendly drinking companion. Merging functionality with a touch of whimsy, designers Chris Luu and Max Amato have crafted Bo from brushed aluminum as a charming, pocket-sized nod to the endearing characters often encountered in bars. Armed with a beer belly and purposeful imperfections, the playfully designed character is intentionally ‘rough around the edges’ and ready to gnaw open any bottle with his teeth.

all images courtesy of Chris Luu

chris luu and max amato infuse personality into the mundane

Bo’s dual role as a functional bottle opener and a convivial drinking buddy encapsulates Chris Luu’s commitment to infusing personality into everyday objects — extending their use beyond mere utensils into playful conversation starters. In the past, the designer has transformed familiar urban icons such as the orange street barrier and New York’s green-mesh trashcan into wearable art and a flower vase. The bottle opener is made to order and can be acquired online through Max Amato’s shop.

Bo doubles as a friendly drinking companion

the bottle opener is crafted by Chris Luu and Max Amato

CNC routed from a sheet of brushed steel, ensuring both durability and a sleek aesthetic

both designers inject whimsy to the mundane

a pocket-sized nod to the endearing characters often encountered in bars

armed with a beer belly and purposeful imperfections

Bo is intentionally ‘rough around the edges’ and ready to gnaw open any bottle with his teeth

project info:

name: Bo bottle opener
designer: Chris Luu and Max Amato

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edited by: ravail khan | designboom