A prototype is a preliminary model of something. Projects that offer physical products need to show backers documentation of a working prototype. This gallery features photos, videos, and other visual documentation that will give backers a sense of what’s been accomplished so far and what’s left to do. Though the development process can vary for each project, these are the stages we typically see:
Proof of Concept
Explorations that test ideas and functionality.
Functional Prototype
Demonstrates the functionality of the final product, but looks different.
Appearance Prototype
Looks like the final product, but is not functional.
Design Prototype
Appearance and function match the final product, but is made with different manufacturing methods.
Production Prototype
Appearance, function, and manufacturing methods match the final product.
Prototype Gallery
These photos and videos provide a detailed look at this project’s development.
sutto is designed to create a new style of chopsticks. Chopsticks have been placed in front of you on the table. Have not you thought it is annoying because chopsticks are placed in the place where you place your hands? This was not a problem when chopsticks are used on a traditional low table ( four-legged tray) or on an Obon tray like below.
So, we decide to place it in this way vertically. This also makes it looks good with other vertical objects on the table, like glasses, bottles, and flowers.
We are using 5 factories to create this product in Japan, around Tsubame City. To cut the stand out from the block, to polish it roughly, to polish it like a mirror, to make front an end sides of chopsticks, and to polish specially for the premium version.
The mirrored surface of sutto creates various appearance. By setting on the table, it reflects surrounding and it may cease it's existence and make chopsitcks look like floating. You can also check your nails with sutto.
There is a phenomenon known as "wringing". Smoothly polished metal block surfaces adhere together without adhesives. They stick together just by the force of molecules, and probably air pressure is applied to keep them stick. This is not magnetism.
With sutto premium version, we used this phenomenon. By pressing two sutto stands together, they will pull each other and stick together. sutto stand is heavy so they're unable to support their weights but you can slide them together on the table. We used the skill of craftworkers to achieve this. Normal version does not support this function, but we had concentrated to give more shine.
You can feel the quality of Japanese product making for every meal with "sutto". It would be a good gift for a special event and for people living in overseas.
On mirrored surface stand, surrounding environment view will be reflected, so chopsticks would like floating in the sky. Isn't it so stylish and romantic?
Risks and challenges
- Since we are using small Japanese factories with craftmanship, if we receive many orders than we expected, deliver schedule may be delayed. If unanticipated circumstances cause a delay in production or in delivery, we will notify you about the delay as soon as possible.
- For premium version, you would need to learn the kanck to cause wringing phenomenon (make two stands stick together). This may also cause scratches on the surface of the stand. By the usage and aging, it may be harder to cause wriniging of stands. We can provide repolishing service at a cost.
- Some overseas customers may be required to pay for customs in order to receive the product sent from Japan. You will be responsible for the payment of such fees.
1 set of sutto standard version: a pair of chopsticks and 1 stand. No wringing feature)
special earlybird plan. Free International Shipping.
sutto の通常版、早期支援者向けの特別価格です。予定一般販売価格から20000円の割引価格でお届けします。送料無料です。
1 set of sutto standard version: a pair of chopsticks and 1 stand. No wringing feature)
special earlybird plan. Free International Shipping.
sutto の通常版、早期支援者向けの特別価格です。予定一般販売価格から15000円の割引価格でお届けします。送料無料です。
2 sets of sutto premium version: 2 pairs of chopsticks and 2 stands.
special early bird plan. Free International Shipping.
sutto のプレミアム版、2個セットで予定一般販売価格から40000円の割引価格でお届けします。２台のsuttoでスタンド同士が金属の分子間力で吸い付くリンギングの特徴をお楽しみいただけます。送料無料です。
6 sets of sutto normal premium version and 4 sets of 2 sutto premium version.
Free International Shipping.
sutto の通常版6個とプレミアム版4個のお得なパックです。、早期支援者向けの特別価格です。送料無料です。
