# Humanized Hammers Paul Martus Adds a Human Touch to Machinery (UPDATE) By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-07-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanized-hammers-paul-martus References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6859/paul-martus.html) & [designmartus](http://www.designmartus.com/) The oldest tool used by man is his hands, and American designer Paul Martus uses *his* to create [humanized tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity). His ‘[hand wrench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrow)’ cast in bronze resembles (as the title implies) a realistic human hand. The similar ‘early tools’ hammer is comprised of two sculpted fists. All of Paul Martus’ works create a machinery vibe with elements of earth and humanity. Even his [rack made of steel and nuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petra) looks hard, but it is designed to hold plants. Check out the gallery for some more humanized machinery! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Humanized Tools:** There is an opportunity to incorporate more human-like characteristics into traditional tools to make them more relatable and appealing to consumers. - **Sculptural Design:** Incorporating artistic design into tools and machinery creates a unique selling proposition and can help companies differentiate themselves in the market. - **Functional Art:** Designing products that merge functionality and artistic expression, like Paul Martus' racks designed to hold plants, can create new opportunities for innovation and product development. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tool Manufacturing:** Tool manufacturers can embrace the idea of humanizing their products through unique and artistic designs. - **Home Gardening:** Functional art, like Paul Martus' racks designed to hold plants, can create new opportunities for innovation and product development in the home gardening industry. - **Industrial Design:** Companies specializing in industrial design can offer services that combine functionality and aesthetic appeal, meeting the demand for unique and artistic designs in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Utility Screwdrivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusion-driver.md) - [Minimalist Urbanite Tool Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-tool-kit.md) - [Design-Conscious Tool Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-tools-hand-tool-set.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Human-Made Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-not-a-robot-lamp-collection.md) - [Modern Ergonomic Toolboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-toolbox-workstation.md) - [Modular Power Tool Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-tool-system.md) - [Modern Design-Conscious Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-36v-screwdriver.md) - [Style-Conscious Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/module-compact-drill.md)