The goal was to create a saw for the semiprofessional worker, that would fit different hand shapes and would be comfortable to use for a longer period of time. I wanted to explore the grip areas and include as many grip variations as possible, to make the design democratic.
I stared by understanding the inside of the reciprocating saw, where the battery should be places for weight destruction and if the motor could be replaced.
Ergonomics has been the main focus during this project; therefore I wanted my target group to be younger professional workers, who would use the reciprocating saw for a longer period of time. The target group is new at work and in need of a more ergonomic tool that will help them during the day.
Koi is a reciprocating saw design for better ergonomics with different grip variations. Making it easier for the worker to work without pain during longer time. It’s CMF makes it stand out on the market and the placement of the batterie and motor makes the weight distribution even for the body. Also the front grip is much wider to include as many grip variations as possible. Koi, connecting mechanic and organic with a focus on ergonomic.