Design Braiding Machine Enclosure
An automatic braiding machine for weaving chain and leather in the leather goods industry.
The project stems from a process shared with the client, who was involved in shaping the concept from the earliest sketches through to the solution selected for production.
The goal? To combine aesthetics and function: a form that engages in dialogue with the finished product, without ever compromising on efficiency, safety, or production sustainability.
Two initial proposals were developed: one more architectural, with clean volumes and a dark palette; the other inspired by the rigor of machine tools.
From this collaboration emerged a recognizable synthesis: a trapezoidal form with rounded edges that gives the machine its own identity and strengthens its connection to the artisanal excellence of the product.
The vertical sliding door, made of black silkscreened polycarbonate, opens automatically, ensuring wide access and full visibility of the work area.
The hinged, removable side panels allow for quick access during maintenance operations.
The matte powder coating, in two shades of gray, features a fine textured finish, also chosen to optimize the production cycle.
The sheet metal surfaces bear a precisely engraved woven pattern, developed specifically for this project: a detail that celebrates the finished product, turning the guard into an element of storytelling.
The project has been selected for the ADI Design Index and is among the candidates for the Compasso d’Oro award.