What
FFFinet is a Fun, Foldable Fishnet
FFFinet allows people to enjoy nature without all the hassle.
FFFinet is made by bendable wire, which allows it to be twisted and folded.
For the rod part of the fishnet, just grab any stick you can find to insert. The stainless-steel wire and the rubber bands are for stabilizing the stick.
The stainless steel and rubber bands.
To unfold it, just twist it open and pull out the stainless steel clamp.
Why
more fun, less hassle!
A lot of people enjoy the rivers and nature. In Taipei, where I live, there are a lot of nature spots that are more convenient to travel by scooter than a car. Some places could also be accessed by train or MRT. In both cases, carrying over-sized equipment would be a hassle, and even cause safety issues.
I aimed to design a fishnet that is small in size but has the same functionality as the original one. To reduce its size, the rod is my main focus. There are usually wood sticks or twigs by the river, so why carry it all the way from home?
I designed a stainless-steel clamp with rubber bands to secure sticks with a range of different sizes you can find. A bendable wire frame for the net also allows it to be folded into a pocket size.
How
TWIST • PULL • ATTACH
After FFFinet is twisted open, press the stainless steel clamp part to pull it out.
When let go, the clamp springs open.
Find a stick, press the clamp together, and place the stick through the clamp to attach.
The rubber bands secure the stick vertically, while the clamp secures it sideways. This provides a firm grip for FFFinet. The tenons also keep the stainless steel from moving while being used.
Process
my design process
prototype of bendable wire
demo of the bendable wire
prototype of stainless-steel clamp attached
clamp mechanism
press the clamp together, and place the stick through
let go to secure the stick
3D model and render
