Improve your daily life with the minimalist objects of the Taiwanese brand HMM
The products of the Taiwanese brand HMM are objects that we are used to using daily, such as scissors, coffee cups, or pens, which have been designed to be as aesthetic as they are functional. With their minimalist design, the various HMM products focus on the essentials and highlight the quality of materials as well as their comfort of use.
These products are divided into two different ranges, which complement each other perfectly: one dedicated to office stationery and the other to the coffee ritual.
The HMM brand
The HMM brand was created in 2014 in Taipei (Taiwan), within an agency specialized in advertising and marketing that had already existed for about twenty years.
The founders of the brand, Michael and Qmore, wanted to create products with designs inspired by the industrial world and thus had the idea to create HMM. Among their influences are great names in design such as Naoto Fukasawa, Tadao Ando, and Jasper Morrison.
HMM stands for “Human, Made, Method,” three themes at the heart of the brand's philosophy. The place of “human,” which is positioned first in the name, is particularly important. It refers both to the user of the object and to the maker. This desire to place humans at the center is also found in “Made” since the objects “made” by the brand are a perfect balance between industrial and artisanal. As for the term “method,” it refers to the way the brand's objects all follow a certain methodology in their manufacture, as well as in their aesthetics.
In summary, HMM brand products share a minimalist industrial-inspired aesthetic, synonymous with simplicity, which serves creativity and functionality. Moreover, even though design and aesthetics of the objects are very important to the brand, it is never at the expense of functionality and user comfort.
For example, even though the creators prefer right angles, which they find more aesthetic, since rounded corners provide more comfort when using the products, they are preferred, even if they are visually less pleasing.
When creating a product, every detail is studied to ensure that aesthetics serve functionality. It is this requirement that allows the brand to produce objects whose design and quality are recognized by customers and awarded national and international prizes.
HMM products
The brand's products are mainly divided into two categories: an office stationery range with high-quality functional tools, and a range called HMM Coffee, dedicated to the coffee ritual.
The stationery range contains essential items that can accompany both artisans in their work and stationery enthusiasts who want to use quality objects in their work or during crafts. You can find scissors, ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, and cutters.
Behind their minimalist design and apparent simplicity, some products are actually full of surprises. This is the case with the brand's 2-in-1 scissors that can also be used as a cutter. This feature is very practical for everyday use, for example to open a package that has been taped. Thanks to these 2-in-1 scissors, there is no need to take out multiple objects since you just have to flip your pair of scissors to use the cutter located on the upper corner of one of the handles. Although 2-in-1, these scissors are of excellent quality, as they are made of Japanese steel by Taiwanese artisans.
The 2-in-1 scissors come with a stand that allows them to be stored vertically. Standing upright thanks to a magnet, these scissors become beautiful decorative objects. The aesthetics of HMM products are truly designed to allow their owner to proudly display them for all to see, and it would indeed be a shame to store such wonders in a drawer.
The 2-in-1 scissors are not the only objects with multiple functions, as the brand has also created a magnetic ballpoint pen. This pen has a magnetic tip that instantly attracts the cap to keep it securely in place. This function is very practical because this magnetic ballpoint pen can also be attached to different objects. It is thus possible to hang it on your backpack for easy access without having to open your bag. This is especially useful during an outing or a hike when you need to note information or draw without being able to sit down.
The added functions to the various HMM products are not mere gadgets, quite the opposite. They are designed to complement the products and improve their functionality.
The HMM coffee range contains essential products for the coffee ritual. Whether during a well-deserved break or to start the day in the best possible way, coffee is an important moment for many people.
The products in the HMM Coffee range are suitable both for those who want to drink a good coffee in a beautiful cup and for those who want to prepare their own coffee using quality, easy-to-use products.
To drink coffee, there are for example the Japanese ceramic cups “Mugr”, with their original walnut wood handle, or the recycled glass cups “WGlass”, whose number of sides represents the 12 hours of a clock…
As for the objects to make your coffee, there is for example the “Sqoop” coffee spoon, which can hold 10g of coffee, the perfect amount for a cup of coffee, or the “Patio” coffee dripper which allows for a quick brew. In addition to their ease of use, these objects have a beautiful retro design that helps make the coffee ritual a pleasant and unique moment.
These items are made by local artisans, with carefully chosen quality materials. The Taiwanese brand also pays attention to the ecological impact of its products. The “WGlass” glass coffee cups, for example, are made in collaboration with Spring Pool, the largest glass recycling center in Taiwan, and are thus made with 100% recycled glass. The brand's commitment to the environment, as well as its taste for minimalism, can be found even in the product packaging. Mainly made of paper, the brand's cases are particularly elegant.
Products allied with your manual work
While due to their quality, HMM brand products are perfect for professional use, they are of course also suitable for anyone who wishes to use them for manual work. After all, the brand's creators believe that we all have a “craftsman’s spirit” within us and that we are capable of great things with the right tools in hand.
Whether for making travel journals, scrapbooking, creating notebooks, cards, or others, HMM items are truly designed to be practical in every situation and to awaken the creativity within each of us. Their design is also specially created to inspire creation.
Among the essential tools for any manual project are cutters. Those from the HMM brand feature a long OLFA blade of quality, from Japanese craftsmanship, as well as an aluminum body, which gives them stability and precision. The HMM cutter is extremely light (80g) and has a screw mechanism that allows locking the blade for safe use.
These cutters are also among the brand's items that hold a surprise. On the back of the cutter, there is a ruler, very practical for cutting straight, but also to avoid cutting yourself thanks to its curvature. The ruler is very easy to store because it fits perfectly on the back of the cutter thanks to a magnetic system.
Among other perfect tools for manual work, there is the very elegant aluminum mechanical pencil from the brand. It contains a 0.7 mm lead, perfect for writing, drawing, or tracing lines. For those who like to create outside their home, there are also scissors that fit into a beautiful case with a clasp, made of Italian leather, to prevent them from slipping.
As you might have guessed, HMM brand products are as elegant as they are functional and will perfectly accompany you in all your everyday projects. Whether during a well-deserved coffee break or while doing manual work, HMM products are designed to awaken your creative spirit.
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