Characters Handle

A door handle with the personality of a cartoon for everyday small joys

During a school mentoring session, one girl said she wished her wardrobe looked like a cartoon. Contemporary mass-produced furniture often feels rigid and standard. Yet, the way we interact with our furniture is very lively.

Hand is an animated door handle designed to bring character to everyday gestures. Its silhouette transitions from very thin to very thick, adapting to different grips. It looks as if it has stepped straight out of a cartoon, adding personality and joy to daily interaction.

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Characters celebrate Japanese calligraphy as the exhibition of the calligrapher at a moment in time, producing artistic pieces that look alive. Likewise, this collection is the designer's personal expression at a moment in time, each piece of furniture was created after a unique series of quick sketches and hasn’t been further edited or corrected. This method allows the furniture to showcase personality as well as imperfections and bring life and expression inside living spaces.