Hand Tools, Experimental Design

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Neolithic functions defined the way I sculpted the material <em>RenShape </em>into a hammer and axe for two-handed or ambidextrous use. I wanted to make something I would use if I was an early man with a stylish sense for ergonomics. Neolithic functions defined the way I sculpted the material <em>RenShape </em>into a hammer and axe for two-handed or ambidextrous use. I wanted to make something I would use if I was an early man with a stylish sense for ergonomics. The two-handed hammer was inspired by a need to <em>crush bones</em>. The axe is for more finessed users. It can be used in either hand. As this was a study in transitions, it was fitting to begin the modeling process with clay. The clay was great for initial ideas. Foam was perfect for refining the form before getting my one attempt at carving the <em>RenShape</em> blocks. The objects had to be designed with consistent form language. I used symmetry and undercuts to achieve something elegant and comfortable. The objects had to be designed with consistent form language. I used symmetry and undercuts to achieve something elegant and comfortable. My hammer and axe had the honor of being published in the January-February 2009 issue of <a href='http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1649477&dl=ACM&coll=DL&CFID=37045649&CFTOKEN=80668669'>Interactions Magazine</a>. The article was written by Carnegie Mellon University professors Mark Baskinger and Mark Gross.