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Hercule Studio

Hercule Studio Archy Mat top view — arched silhouette, ribbed 3D relief surface with Abmo graphic print in lavender and orange, innovative exercise mat designed by Outercraft
Breaking through a competitive market requires a strong positioning and vision, which Joy Lucas has had from the start. But a young brand must be embodied by a highly distinctive product that becomes its signature.
The key for the Archi mat was a technology transfer from the luxury textile industry, which enabled the creation of a new and singular aesthetic.

Challenge

Design a product that will define the identity and embody an entire brand, successfully breaking through in a crowded market.

Approach

  • Benchmark
  • Product Design Concepts
  • Product Design
  • 3D Modeling for Production

Results

  • Crowdfunding 100% in 3 days, 230% on the campaign
  • 3 Design Awards
  • Made in France
Hercule Studio full collection flatlay — Archy Mat, Galé Pad and Core Cleaner spray in Outrenoir, innovative sport accessories designed by Florian Auger Studio
Hercule Studio Archy Mat close-up — embossed logo detail on ribbed 3D relief surface in navy blue, innovative exercise mat designed by Outercraft
Hercule Studio Archy Mat rolled storage position — ribbed 3D relief surface and arched silhouette in Outrenoir, innovative exercise mat designed by Outercraft
Hercule Studio Archy Mat rolled storage position — ribbed 3D relief surface and arched silhouette with Abmo graphic print in lavender and orange, innovative exercise mat designed by Florian Auger Studio
Hercule Studio Archy Mat and Galé Pad in use — fitness workout on Abmo print mat and neck support on Pistache pad, innovative sport accessories designed by Florian Auger Studio
Hercule Studio Galé Pad close-up — concentric oval relief surface detail and woven label in Pistache, innovative comfort pad designed by Florian Auger Studio
Hercule Studio Galé Pad top view — double arch oval silhouette with concentric relief surface in Pistache, innovative comfort pad designed by Florian Auger Studio
Hercule Studio Galé Pad rolled and tied with ribbon — portable travel format in Pistache, innovative comfort sport pad designed by Florian Auger Studio
Hercule Studio Archy Mat outdoor lifestyle — yoga stretch session by the sea on Outrenoir arched exercise mat, innovative sport product designed by Florian Auger Studio
Hercule Studio Galé Pad top view — oval double arch silhouette with Abmo graphic print in orange and cream, innovative comfort pad designed by Florian Auger Studio
Hercule Studio Archy Mat aerial view — arched silhouette on terracotta surface with woman stretching, innovative exercise mat designed by Florian Auger Studio
Hercule Studio Galé Pad knee support in use — yoga floor exercise with Blue-jean comfort pad under knee, innovative sport pad designed by Florian Auger Studio
Hercule Studio Archy Mat — 2D shape, silhouette and surface relief design exploration, industrial design research by Outercraft
Hercule Studio Archy Mat — 3D relief surface and color range design study, industrial design exploration by Outercraft
Hercule Studio Archy Mat & Galé Pad — 2D top edge and oval silhouette design exploration, industrial design research by Alexis Fovet for Outercraft
Hercule Studio Archy Mat — 2D volume, relief section and edge profile design exploration, industrial design research by Alexis Fovet for Outercraft
Hercule Studio Archy Mat — 2D outline silhouette exploration, arch and edge geometry industrial design research by Outercraft

Team

OUTERCRAFT
  • Design Direction: Florian Auger
  • Industrial Design: Pierrick Pichaureaux, Alexis Fovet
  • Engineering: Roméo Belin
  • Project Management: Margaux Cardetti
HERCULE
  • Creative Direction and Founder: Joy Lucas
  • Co-founder: Jérémy Arbibe
OTHERS
  • Industrialization and Sourcing: Julien Krier
  • Branding: Abmo
  • Photography: © Hercule Studio

Awards

  • DNA Paris Design Award
  • New York Design Award
  • European Design Award

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