assouline creates fonhandle to enhance the smartphone experience

assouline creates fonhandle to enhance the smartphone experience
all images courtesy of yonatan assouline

introducing a new kind of accessory to the technological world, yonatan assouline has designed ‘fonhandle‘. the concept finds its origins in the idea of hafting, which is the act of attaching artifacts to a handle which turns them into useful objects. throughout history, mankind has used this method to turn rock, metal, and bone into axes and hammers, simple lenses into magnifying glasses, and rubber nets into fly swatters. in the present, assouline believes that it is now time to do the same with an object that a majority of the world uses every day – the smartphone.

after sketching, hand crafting, computer modeling, 3D printing, machine milling, and material testing several prototypes, the process has rendered a lightweight appliance available in black, white, clear, lime, pink, and wood. at 34.71 grams, the 17.5 cm long, 18.03 degree handle allows users to interact with their mobile devices in different ways. by holding the grippable surface, people will no longer have to press their head against their shoulder during a call, more dynamic portraits can be taken of their surroundings, and web browsing will be easier. the project is currently being funded on kickstarter here.

browsing the web

taking a group photo

the accessory is available in black, white, clear, lime, pink, and wood

wooden version

milling

3D printing

prototypes

the 3D model

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