Vector
Scissors 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.
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Vector Scissors Press Releases
Press releases for Vector are now accessible in these languages: English.
Vector Scissors Translations
We ensure Vector is globally understood with translations available in these languages: Skêr AF, Gërshërë SQ, መቁረጫ AM, مقص AR, Մկրատ HY, কাঁচি AS, Qayçı AZ, Guraizeak EU, Нажніцы BE, কাঁচি BN, Makaze BS, Ножици BG, ကတ်ကြေး MY, Tisores CA, Gunting CEB, Makombelo NY, Fòrbici CO, Škare HR, Nůžky CS, Saks DA, Schaar NL, Tondilo EO, Käärid ET, Sakset FI, Ciseaux FR, Siosar GD, Tesoiras GL, მაკრატელი KA, Schere DE, Ψαλίδι EL, Tijera GN, કાતર GU, Sizo HT, Almaƙashi HA, ʻUpaʻupa HAW, מספריים Vector HE, कैंची HI, Txiab HMN, Olló HU, Skæri IS, Mkpa IG, Gunting ID, Siosúr GA, Forbici IT, ハサミ JA, Gunting JV, ಕತ್ತರಿ KN, Қайшы KK, កន្ត្រៃ KM, Imikasi RW, قیچی KU, Кайчы KY, ກັນໄກ LO, Forfices LA, Šķēres LV, Žirklės LT, Schéier LB, Ножици MK, Hety MG, Gunting MS, കത്രിക ML, Mqass MT, Kutikuti MI, कात्री MR, Хайч MN, कैंची NE, Saks NO, Saks NB, Cisèls OC, କଞ୍ଚି OR, قیچی PS, قیچی FA, Nożyczki PL, Tesoura PT, ਕੈਂਚੀ PA, Khuchuna QU, Foarfece RO, Ножницы RU, Selepi SM, कर्तरी SA, Makaze SR, Magurano SN, قينچي SD, කතුර SI, Nožnice SK, Škarje SL, Maqas SO, Dikere ST, Tijeras ES, Gunting SU, Mkasi SW, Sax SV, Gunting TL, Қайчӣ TG, கத்திரிக்கோல் TA, Кайчы TT, కత్తెర TE, กรรไกร TH, མཆུ་གྲི། BO, መቕሰሊ TI, Makas TR, Gaýçy TK, Ножиці UK, قینچی UR, قايچا UG, Qaychi UZ, Kéo VI, Siswrn CY, Skjirre FY, Izikere XH, שערן YI, Àlùmọ́gé YO, Izikele ZU, Scissors EN.
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Unique Properties
Vector Scissors introduce a unique blade and handle design that helps users achieve precise, straight cuts more easily. By pressing the ergonomic handle against the edge of a table, both the blades and the user's hand are stabilized. This allows the user to keep the blades fixed while sliding them forward during cutting. The table edge serves as a natural guide, ensuring a straight and controlled cut with minimal effort.
Tags
scissors, precision cutting, ergonomic handle, straight-cut scissors, guided cutting, innovative cutting tool, paper cutting, crafting scissors, fabric cutting, blade design
Production Technology
The development involved multiple physical prototype iterations, including 3D-printed prototypes and clay-sculpted ergonomic handle models. The handle was sculpted and refined by hand, then laser-scanned and reverse-engineered for digital replication. Early production used silicone-molded resin-cast handles with surface treatments for durability, while the latest generation is produced using additive manufacturing, with the option to expand to injection molding as well. The stainless steel blades are precision laser-cut, hardened, and hand-sharpened by a third-generation scissors craftsman in Hungary.
Design Challenge
One of the biggest challenges was determining the optimal handle and blade orientation to enable precise straight-line cutting. This required extensive trial and error, with multiple design iterations to refine the right orientation of the blade and the handle. Achieving a balance between functionality and ergonomics was critical, as the form had to strictly follow both. The process involved continuous testing and adjustments to ensure intuitive usability while maintaining the versatility of traditional scissors.
Project Duration
The project started in June 2013 in Budapest and was completed in its initial form in 2014 in Budapest. It was exhibited in the Hungarian Design Award concept category in Budapest (2014) and later showcased at the Semmelweis Museum the same year. From 2016 to 2017, it was part of the Shaping Hungary - Design in the 21st Century exhibition across various locations in Europe. The latest design update started in 2024 in Rotterdam, and was completed in January 2025 in Rotterdam.
Operation Flow
Vector functions like any traditional pair of scissors but offers an additional guided cutting method for improved precision. When used normally, it performs like standard scissors for everyday cutting tasks. For guided straight cuts, users can press the handle against the edge of a table, stabilizing both their hand and the blades. This allows the scissors to slide forward in a straight path, using the table edge as a guide, making precise cuts effortless along the entire length of the table.
Research
The research aimed to enhance scissor precision while preserving the versatility of traditional designs. Through user interviews and focus groups, several common challenges were identified, most notably the difficulty of cutting straight lines accurately. Users frequently expressed frustration at the lack of tools that allow for precise, straight cuts without needing a ruler or external guide. Many described the process of cutting straight lines freehand using scissors are difficult and time-consuming, especially for repetitive tasks. To address these pain points, various blade-handle orientations and ergonomic configurations were tested to develop a solution that not only improves straight-cutting performance but also ensures comfort and ease of use. The result is a design that bridges the gap between everyday functionality and guided precision cutting.
Inspiration
The concept emerged from an in-depth exploration of cutting tools, addressing the common challenge of achieving precise, straight cuts with traditional scissors. Inspired by the mechanics of paper guillotines, which use a fixed edge as a guide, the design translates this principle into a handheld tool. Research into various cutting methods and ergonomic studies informed the development, ensuring stability, control, and intuitive use.
Image Credits
Image #1: 3D Rendering Tamás Fekete, Vector Scissors 1, 2025 Image #2: 3D Rendering Tamás Fekete, Vector Scissors 2, 2025 Image #3: 3D Rendering Tamás Fekete, Vector Scissors 3, 2025 Image #4: 3D Rendering Tamás Fekete, Vector Scissors 4, 2025 Image #5: 3D Rendering Tamás Fekete, Vector Scissors 5, 2025
Project Overview
Vector Scissors has been a Silver winner in the Art and Stationery Supplies Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Tamás Fekete was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Vector Scissors.
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Vector Scissors by Tamás Fekete Win Silver A' Design Award for Innovative Precision Cutting
Rotterdam-based designer Tamás Fekete has been awarded the Silver A' Design Award 2025 for Vector Scissors, an innovative cutting tool that reimagines traditional scissors by integrating a guided cutting mechanism inspired by paper guillotines, enabling users to achieve precise, straight cuts with ease and ergonomic comfort.
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