Stand Umbrella

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red dot award: product design 2007

The Stand Umbrella has a lightweight and robust design and stands up by itself. In order to achieve this, the centre of gravity was determined in a complex process by casting aluminium into different clay moulds. Further series of tests were carried out to determine the optimal spread of the three legs. The diameter and centre of gravity of the base, made of ABS synthetic resin (plastic), were optimised in such a way that the umbrella is not only steady when standing up but also remains handy. Base, shaft and handle create a uniform line.