WWW
The majority of objects are designed on male standards and therefore are unsuitable for women. This issue translates into objects that discriminate female users, being uncomfortable and even dangerous. That’s specially tangible for personal protective equipment (masks, glasses, protective clothing and shoes): unsuitable equipment protects less, impairs the tasks and can even injure the workers.
WWW are work pants designed by and for women that aim to fill this gender gap. They’re specifically designed for women woodworkers (carpenters, cabinetmakers …). These pants offer a new aesthetic and provide comfort, adaptability, flexibility and of course protection.
Exhibited at House of Switzerland Milano 2025, Milano Design Week
Credits
ÉCAL/Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne / Prototyping: Margot Jud / Experts and wearers of ill-fitting work pants: Nadège Gallay, Fanny Léa Sideris, Martha, Elena, Camille Fumat, Julie Giauque, Améline Martin, Dominique Cochard, Justine Estoppey, Fanny Haar, Susanna Pesko / ECAL staff: Maddalena Casadei, Nadège Gallay, Chiara Torterolo, Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard / Photography: Sofia Grytsiv / Models: Flavia Renaud, Camille Fumat / Contributors to my thesis research:Constance Rubini, Deodaat Tevaearai / Experts and wearers of ill-fitting PPE (Personal protective equipment): Elena, Tania, Florence, Florence Frei, Ludmila Heitz, Fannie Kneuss, Natacha