Journal

Straight or Curved? How the Handle Shapes an Umbrella

The handle is the part of an umbrella experienced most directly. It rests in the hand, affects how the umbrella is held while walking and influences how it can be carried or placed when closed.

The Umbrella: An Overlooked Design Object

An umbrella moves between two forms: open, it creates a personal space; closed, it becomes an object carried in the hand. This relationship between mechanics, material and movement makes it one of ...