Studio Toogood is collaborating with hardware company Ize on an unusual project called Sticks, Stones and Broken Bones. The team will be creating functional hardware tools in the shape of sticks, stones and broken bones. The tools will range from handles and hooks to nuts and bolts, all cast in standard metals.
The project by Studio Toogood and Ize is not only strange in its concept, but in its execution. Hardware tools are not normally crafted for aesthetic; however, Studio Toogood has ensured that every piece will look as good as it works.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Functional Sculpture
- The combination of beauty and utility in hardware tools opens up opportunities for creating functional sculpture in other industries such as furniture, home decor, and even architecture.
- Natural Shapes
- By creating hardware tools in the shapes of sticks, stones, and bones, the trend towards natural shapes in product design and architecture is further reinforced.
- Custom Hardware
- The use of standard metals to cast custom hardware tools opens up possibilities for personalized hardware solutions in a range of industries from building to fashion.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Hardware Manufacturing
- Hardware companies can capitalize on the trend towards aesthetically pleasing functional tools by advancing hardware design and expanding product lines to include more artful tools.
- Furniture Design
- Designers can incorporate the trend towards natural shapes and functional sculpture in hardware tools into their furniture designs, creating unique and visually appealing pieces.
- Home Decor
- Home decor companies can leverage the trend towards beauty and utility in hardware design to offer unique and visually striking hardware pieces for doors, cabinets, and other household items.
