studio yumakano adds smiley face onto screws to bring joy

studio yumakano adds smiley face onto screws to bring joy
images © satoru ikegami
all images courtesy of studio yumakano

proving that it’s the little things that bring about a smile, the ‘screw:)’ is a collaborative project by japanese company studio yumakano and komuro manufacturing co. ltd, a factory in east osaka, japan. ever since its initial invention the screw hasn’t changed much in style and function, they are used everywhere, but usually go unnoticed. adding a happy face onto the top of the small pieces, the design facilitates the sharing of joy and the discovering of surprises with others. the project sees the daily objects transformed into more than just a functional tool and gives a sense of expression and emotion to a mass produced product.

the smiley face screw used as a hook

tightening a screw

detail of the smiley face

a smiley face is an universal icon that helps people to feel joyful

detail of the custom screwdriver

screw:) packaging

the project gives expression and emotion to a mass produced product

detail of a screw installed

east osaka is a region well known for its high quality manufacturing

the long and thin material is used to become screws

the factory produces various kinds of screws

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