jigはFULLSWINGとヨシタ手工業デザイン室が共同で始めたプロジェクト。
材料を加工したり組上げる時に支えたり固定したりする道具類のことを治具【jig】と言います。製品のかたちや機能に合わせて製作し、その出来不出来で仕上がりの精度、強度、生産性までに関わってくる「道具」以上「型」未満という位置づけです。ちゃんと考えておかないと後々に影響してくる、ものづくりにとってとても大切なものです。デザインや機能について、深い思考をもとに作られたものは、普段は意識しなくても暮らしの質や心地よさが変わると思っています。jigはそんなものづくりの在り方を探っていこうという取組みです。
“jig” is a project that FULLSWING(design&crafting team) and Yoshita Handi-Design Studio(product design mainly tableware) started jointly.
An auxiliary device used to hold materials in place while machining and assembling is called a “jig”. It is something which situates between a simple tool and a mold and is individually made to fit the shape and function of each product. Its quality can affect productivity, as well as strength and precision of the final products. Therefore, it is a very important factor in a production process, Items that reflect deep consideration of designs and functions have an ability to change qualities and comforts of everyday life, though their users may seldom realize it. The “jig” series is an attempt to explore and develop such products.