Everyday objects designed to look futuristic

[autopsyhater]

I was in my garage earlier today and I noticed from the other person who uses it (shared garage) a Dewault claw hammer.

Now, this was not just any old claw hammer, it did not have that old everyday claw hammer design.

Instead, it was thin and angular, particularly futuristic looking.

Now, to recap, this is what a typical claw hammer may have looked like back in the year 1990-2001

https://images.app.goo.gl/RdThofR4vSHHTRWr8

This basic design seen above, had been brought up to date around the mid 2000s, when significant advancements in computer aided design would have taken place.

You can see this effect on the design of all sorts of everyday objects from around this time.

Below are two examples of a mid 2000s hammer

https://images.app.goo.gl/JRY2ZiEPYZYdk4ps7

This design results in more square edges, giving a chunkier and more robust look. Instead of a rubber cover over a metal handle, the handle is made from a tough composite plastic.

https://images.app.goo.gl/1r7ZdfDRMS1F3JMF7

But then we get to the pièce de résistance, the hammer of the future, by none other than Dewault.

https://images.app.goo.gl/rdfwGYLk9XFinHTt7

This design is ultra minimalist, using strong materials to make a slim line hammer that can be wielded in tight spaces and takes up comparatively little room in a tool box.

Who would have thought back in 1990, that a simple tool such as a hammer, could end up looking so futuristic? How or why would you even change the design, as the thinking back then would go.

That is the hammer of the future right there.

What everyday objects have YOU noticed that you couldn't imagine being "upgraded" being upgraded to have a futuristic look to them?

[GAjon]

They all do the same job though!

[PositronicRay]

Trim phone.

[227bhp]

autopsyhater said:

I was in my garage earlier today and I noticed from the other person who uses it (shared garage) a Dewault claw hammer.

Now, this was not just any old claw hammer, it did not have that old everyday claw hammer design.

Instead, it was thin and angular, particularly futuristic looking.

Now, to recap, this is what a typical claw hammer may have looked like back in the year 1990-2001

https://images.app.goo.gl/RdThofR4vSHHTRWr8

This basic design seen above, had been brought up to date around the mid 2000s, when significant advancements in computer aided design would have taken place.

You can see this effect on the design of all sorts of everyday objects from around this time.

Below are two examples of a mid 2000s hammer

https://images.app.goo.gl/JRY2ZiEPYZYdk4ps7

This design results in more square edges, giving a chunkier and more robust look. Instead of a rubber cover over a metal handle, the handle is made from a tough composite plastic.

https://images.app.goo.gl/1r7ZdfDRMS1F3JMF7

But then we get to the pièce de résistance, the hammer of the future, by none other than Dewault.

https://images.app.goo.gl/rdfwGYLk9XFinHTt7

This design is ultra minimalist, using strong materials to make a slim line hammer that can be wielded in tight spaces and takes up comparatively little room in a tool box.

Who would have thought back in 1990, that a simple tool such as a hammer, could end up looking so futuristic? How or why would you even change the design, as the thinking back then would go.

That is the hammer of the future right there.

What everyday objects have YOU noticed that you couldn't imagine being "upgraded" being upgraded to have a futuristic look to them?

Sorry, but not a lot of that is true, one piece fibre shaft hammers have been around since the 80s, going back even further (and you can still buy them) are ones with wooden handles and if you want one that hasn't changed for maybe 50yrs it's the Estwing with a shaft shaped a bit like a sword. One never replaced the other, it just meant there was more choice.

Although to add to the thread; Porsche 911 and MX5

[Cold]

Surely it's this classic:

[crofty1984]

Rocket shaped dildo.

[S100HP]

Awww man, this thread was funny yesterday.

[Captain Smerc]

GAjon said:

They all do the same job though!

Ouch! DIY- destroy it yourself. I'm a Expert

[Cantaloupe]

Time much hands their on too hands.

[Exige77]

Braun calculater, Tizio lamp, Barcelona chair, Citroen DS ?

[GAjon]

Vacuum cleaners have got to be up there with over the top design/ looks but still perform the same function.

[glazbagun]

There are glasses they serve tea in at Wagamama (and I'm sure are stocked in many a place) that are an inner and outer bowl of glass, seamlessly joined and presumably nitrogen or vaccum filled that look very cool.

Glassware often has looked like the future IMO.

[techguyone]

autopsyhater said:

I was in my garage earlier today and I noticed from the other person who uses it (shared garage) a Dewault claw hammer.

Now, this was not just any old claw hammer, it did not have that old everyday claw hammer design.

Instead, it was thin and angular, particularly futuristic looking.

Now, to recap, this is what a typical claw hammer may have looked like back in the year 1990-2001

https://images.app.goo.gl/RdThofR4vSHHTRWr8

This basic design seen above, had been brought up to date around the mid 2000s, when significant advancements in computer aided design would have taken place.

You can see this effect on the design of all sorts of everyday objects from around this time.

Below are two examples of a mid 2000s hammer

https://images.app.goo.gl/JRY2ZiEPYZYdk4ps7

This design results in more square edges, giving a chunkier and more robust look. Instead of a rubber cover over a metal handle, the handle is made from a tough composite plastic.

https://images.app.goo.gl/1r7ZdfDRMS1F3JMF7

But then we get to the pièce de résistance, the hammer of the future, by none other than Dewault.

https://images.app.goo.gl/rdfwGYLk9XFinHTt7

This design is ultra minimalist, using strong materials to make a slim line hammer that can be wielded in tight spaces and takes up comparatively little room in a tool box.

Who would have thought back in 1990, that a simple tool such as a hammer, could end up looking so futuristic? How or why would you even change the design, as the thinking back then would go.

That is the hammer of the future right there.

What everyday objects have YOU noticed that you couldn't imagine being "upgraded" being upgraded to have a futuristic look to them?

I have a DeWalt type 'future' hammer (not DeWalt though) very similar, and have had it since around 2003. I suspect DeWalt are late to the party.

[bristolbaron]

The humble golf putter.. who’d have thought this:



Would become this:



https://www.golfonline.co.uk/taylormade-spider-tou...

[Riley Blue]

Exige77 said:

Braun calculater, Tizio lamp, Barcelona chair, Citroen DS ?

The Sinclair Sovereign calculator was quite stylish too.

[Bussolini]

glazbagun said:

There are glasses they serve tea in at Wagamama (and I'm sure are stocked in many a place) that are an inner and outer bowl of glass, seamlessly joined and presumably nitrogen or vaccum filled that look very cool.

Glassware often has looked like the future IMO.

I have a set like this. They are great.

[Davie_GLA]

Ah, I see we are founding CHAPS.

Claw Hammer APpreciation Society.

[autopsyhater]

bristolbaron said:

The humble golf putter.. who’d have thought this:



Would become this:



https://www.golfonline.co.uk/taylormade-spider-tou...

Great example! You've really grasped the concept in the OP, which is more than I can say for most of the members!

[Cabinet Enforcer]

Bussolini said:

glazbagun said:

There are glasses they serve tea in at Wagamama (and I'm sure are stocked in many a place) that are an inner and outer bowl of glass, seamlessly joined and presumably nitrogen or vaccum filled that look very cool.

Glassware often has looked like the future IMO.

I have a set like this. They are great.

I have a few too, Lidl sometimes stock knockoffs that are some how nowhere near as stylish as the bodum originals.

Definitely futuristic, they were used quite a bit as incidental props on Star Trek: Discovery.

[Riley Blue]

autopsyhater said:

bristolbaron said:

The humble golf putter.. who’d have thought this:



Would become this:



https://www.golfonline.co.uk/taylormade-spider-tou...

Great example! You've really grasped the concept in the OP, which is more than I can say for most of the members!

It's a good example of 'futuristic' being a very long way from 'stylish' which most people might hope it would also be.