HOOK — Archie Haste

ARCHIE HASTE

I am a product and furniture designer based in London, UK. My practice is grounded in utilitarian principles, prioritising functionality through simplicity. I adopt a hands-on approach to design, exploring material qualities and refining concepts through prototyping. I have developed strong practical skills in woodworking and metalworking, along with experience in CAD programs and 3D printing, I bring an iterative, maker-driven process to all of my work.

Recognition -

2024, Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation - Highly Recommended

2024, Young Furniture Makers Design Award - Shortlisted

2024, Arts Thread Global Creative Graduate Showcase - Shortlisted

Exhibitions -

2024, Kingston School of Art Degree Show

2024, New Designers

2024, 1:1 Exhibition, London Design Festival

2024, Young Furniture Makers Exhibition

2024, Arts Thread Global Creative Graduate Showcase Online Exhibition

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COAT HOOK

2022/23

COAT HOOK

The project’s focus was to create a collection of products made from waste materials. The collection of hooks was developed from waste material from the home and from the workshop, using offcuts and waste packaging. The hooks base is constructed from a block of scrap ash. The block has a 45 degree hole through it in which the rod sits in. The fixing for the hook is hidden behind the rod, keeping its appearance small and minimal.

The hooks uses a cantilever to support itself upright. The rod sits loosely in the wood with no adhesive and uses its leveraged angled cut to support itself against the wall. This not only allows it to hold the rod in place but also takes far more weight without the need for an adhesive to hold the product together.

COAT HOOK - Constructed from waste Aluminium rod and Ash offcuts from the workshop

COAT HOOK - Constructed from HDPE from waste milk cartons and Ash offcuts