Close-up x-ray of a luxury metal zipper slider on illuminated lightbox, amber-orange outer form with cobalt blue internal mechanism visible

The Hand of It

The first time you close a Riri zipper, you notice before you can explain what you've noticed. A short essay on what the luxury zip decision actually means for carry...
Aquaseal Zipper Tests
Evaluating YKK AQUASEAL zippers for our upcoming bags. Full waterproof sealing, zero swelling, and a glide that feels engineered rather than elastic. We’re testing how they behave under load, repeated... Read more...
Notebook First Prototype Sample
Paper factory manager inspecting the first prototype of Notebook. The grid lines are faint in the video so it's difficult to discern but the grid is made from our logo.... Read more...
MagSafe Magnet Array Qi2
This rare-earth magnet array component allows for perfectly aligned connection between devices and ensures Qi2 standards. Testing various weight to strength ratios with this particular component at N52 magnetic strength,... Read more...
Textile Close Up
Evaluating various elastic textiles and weave patterns. Read more...
Qi2 Charging for Watch and Airpods
We were hoping to add magnetic charging for Apple Watch and Airpods but the magnetic connection is too weak. Watch and Airpods do attach by magnets but the small magnet... Read more...
Qi2 Magnetic Array
Today we are creating multiple prototypes of the magnetic charging array. Qi2 standards are being implemented along with magnetic strength testing. The copper coils are what transmit the power between... Read more...
Cover Logo Test Print
A first look at a test silkscreen on our upcoming Notebook. The cover is wrapped in natural linen, understated and tactile, and this early print helps us dial in the... Read more...
Elastic Pen Holder
Reviewing multiple textile samples and solutions for holding pens to a notebook. This notebook bank for A5 notebooks is particularly well crafted. From Papersmiths of London Read more...
Dirty Lithium-Ion Battery Cells
Some manufacturers still rely on loose, scavenged 18650 lithium-ion cells like these—cells with inconsistent chemistry, degraded cycle life, and unknown thermal history. Packs built from mixed or rewrapped cells suffer... Read more...
Prototyping Ideas
Prototyping is where every idea earns its place. It’s the stage where dimensions, materials, tolerances, and small habits of real use reveal themselves long before a product reaches production. This... Read more...