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Spatchel
A spatula reimagined for artists and painters — industrial design for the studio.
- Client
- Authorial product
- Year
- 2017
- Role
- Industrial Designer
- Category
- Industrial Design
Overview
Spatchel bridges kitchen-tool familiarity and studio practice — a tool designed for painters who need control, resilience, and a distinctive object.
Challenge
Create a studio tool that feels purpose-built for artists while remaining manufacturable as a consumer product.
Process
Studied painting gestures and spatula ergonomics to define blade, handle, and balance.
Concept
A hybrid tool with industrial clarity and artistic intent.
Development
Refined silhouette and grip for studio use and product photography.
Execution
Delivered as a signature authorial industrial design piece.
Outcome
A distinctive studio tool that extends the practice into product invention.
Results
- Artist-focused industrial design
- Authorial product concept
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