UniHammer

red dot
red dot award: design concept 2008

design:

Kim Ji Youn

 
Anyone who has ever hammered their fingers instead of the nail would appreciate the UniHammer, which sets the nail and the hammer head perpendicular to the substrate and allows the fingers to be kept out of the way.
 

Using a hammer is labour intensive and difficult. You must constantly check that the nail is perpendicular and that you are hammering with precision. If you are not careful, you can end up wasting a nail or even damaging your fingers.
 

UniHammer is a universal tool that allows anyone to use a hammer without difficulty. The UniHammer sets the nail and the hammer head perpendicular to the substrate while increasing the target area. A steel piece, able to withstand the force of the hammer, is used to fasten the nail into position. A piston mechanism allows it to move up and down, and a frame keeps it perpendicular. Thus, the user’s fingers don’t have to be anywhere near the nail and the risk of hammering one’s fingers is greatly reduced.