spouse by jean-philippe augusto from france

The project “spouse” is the marriage between the hand and the handle. The hand that is integral to the handle is an intimate act, and even so universal. For us this relationship is paramount.

Thus, imagine a handle it’s practice it. A numerical model does not allow this feeling, because of the distance it induces between the prototype and the designer’s hand. So, the use of models has allowed us to touch, test, adjust, and refine...

Under the pressure exerted by the hand, the support takes certain directions and curves. This print is the base of the handle that we present.

Inspired by the paper, perfect material optimization, the hollow body of the handle is made of a sheet of aluminum or stainless steel folded. Only the neck is full and makes the connection between the prop and the shaft.

The handle “spouse” is a sheet light, airy, balanced.