VECTOR JOINT
Vector Joint is an exploration of the mechanical connection as both structure and object. The project rethinks a conventional pivot as a precisely resolved architectural component - combining controlled articulation, structural clarity and a minimal
visual language.
Developed through sketching, 3D form studies, mechanical prototyping and material exploration, the system is designed around a compact central pivot and interchangeable structural members. Every surface, transition and interface is treated as part of a unified system.
Scope
Industrial Design / Mechanical Systems / Prototyping
Project
YL-ID / 001
Year
2026
FORM + FUNCTION
Structure reduced to its essential geometry.
The form grew directly from the load path and movement of the joint. Structural members converge around a circular mechanical core, allowing the connection itself to become the visual center of the object rather than something concealed.
DEVELOPMENT
Geometry / Motion / Proportion
Early studies explored arm profiles, pivot diameter, range of motion and the relationship between structural mass and visual lightness. Iteration gradually removed unnecessary material while strengthening the transition between the joint and each member.
MECHANICAL ARCHITECTURE
Precision / Modularity / Serviceability
A layered internal assembly separates structural, rotational and finishing components. Bearings and precision-machined interfaces provide controlled movement while the external cap creates a clean visual termination and protects the mechanism.
MATERIAL
Machined Aluminum / Hardened Steel / Technical Composite
Contrasting finishes make the construction legible: finely brushed metal defines the structural body, darker technical surfaces identify contact and interface areas, and the radial-machined pivot cap emphasizes the joint's axis of rotation.
APPLICATION
One connection. Multiple systems.
Vector Joint is conceived as a scalable design language rather than a single product. The same mechanical principle can be adapted across furniture, equipment, architectural structures, mobility systems and other applications requiring strong, controlled articulation.
FINAL LINE
Strength. Precision. Enduring form.
