Extensions of Ourselves
Every day we reach for dozens of objects without thinking â a knife to slice bread, a pen to make notes, scissors to open packaging. These tools are so integrated into our lives that they become invisible, extensions of our hands and intentions.
The Daily Tools program invites participants to pause and notice. We examine the weight of a wooden spoon, the balance of a kitchen knife, the grip of a favorite pen. Through close observation, we discover how design shapes action, and how repeated use creates unique relationships between person and object.
Kitchen Tools
Spatulas, whisks, ladles, and spoons â we explore the specialized implements of food preparation.
Writing Instruments
From fountain pens to mechanical pencils, examining how we extend thought onto paper.
Hand Tools
Hammers, screwdrivers, and measuring tools that help us shape our environment.
Program Structure
Participants begin with a home inventory, documenting the tools they use most frequently. We then move into comparative study, examining how different materials, weights, and ergonomics affect the experience of use.
Through guided observation sessions, we learn to identify quality construction, understand material properties, and appreciate the incremental improvements that separate a good tool from a great one.
