Toronto, Canada
As a child, Tommy Hawes used to take his toys apart to see what was inside. He would spend hours trying to figure out how a particular toy worked. This led to Hawes studying industrial design. Later he spent five years traveling around the world and working for studios in different countries. Hawes strives to exceed consumer expectations with his designs, making everyday activities interesting.
The body of this flour sieve is slender with beveled edges to make it handier. It can be used to measure different quantities; the handle contains smaller measures. The nylon material makes it easy to clean.
The Retractable Whisk was designed to reduce food waste. The whisk is drawn back into the levers of the handle, and the excess is left in the tip, ready to use. It is made of easy to clean nylon and silicone.
OGO is a university project in which Hawes was to design a new product for an already existent company. The inhaler is a solution for providing the oxygen a user would need in a reduced-oxygen environment.
The Actuator Toothbrush is designed for children. Small, foldable, and decorative, this gadget automatically loads the correct amount of toothpaste.
This device, aptly named Crack, is used for separating yolks from egg whites. The egg is placed in the central compartment, and with one turn, the shell, yolk, and white are separated.