Vector
Silver 2025

Vector

by Tamás Fekete for Openend Design Ltd.

Vector Scissors combine the guiding precision of a paper guillotine with the versatility of handheld scissors. The handle can be pressed against the edge of a table, stabilizing both the hand and the blades. This allows for a controlled, linear cutting motion using the table as a guide, ensuring straight cuts with ease. Extensive research into scissor mechanics, blade orientation, and ergonomics led to a refined design that enhances precision without altering traditional functionality.

Questions & Answers

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1

What are the product dimensions of Vector Scissors?

Answer

Vector Scissors has product dimensions of 225mm in width, 40mm in depth, and 90mm in height.

2

What material are the blades of Vector Scissors made from?

Answer

Vector Scissors features stainless steel blades.

3

What production method is used for the latest generation of Vector Scissors handles?

Answer

Vector Scissors features handles of the latest generation that are produced using additive manufacturing.

4

Who hand-sharpens the stainless steel blades of Vector Scissors?

Answer

Vector Scissors features stainless steel blades that are hand-sharpened by a third-generation scissors craftsman in Hungary.

5

In which year was the initial form of Vector Scissors completed in Budapest?

Answer

Vector Scissors was completed in its initial form in 2014 in Budapest.

6

Which award did Vector Scissors receive in 2025?

Answer

Vector Scissors received a Silver award in the A' Art and Stationery Supplies Design Award in 2025.

7

What guided cutting method does Vector Scissors offer for straight cuts?

Answer

Vector Scissors offers a guided cutting method that uses the table edge as a guide by pressing the handle against the table edge to stabilize the blades and the user's hand.

8

Which client was Vector Scissors created for?

Answer

Vector Scissors was created for Openend Design Ltd.

9

What testing methods were conducted to evaluate user comfort and control with Vector Scissors?

Answer

Vector Scissors was evaluated through user interviews, focus groups, and tests of various blade-handle orientations and ergonomic configurations.

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