We are KIMERA.
We design and make urban functional & aesthetic gears.
At Kimera, we are focused on designing and making everyday carry gears for people like us, urban explorers, beer enthusiasts and sunday great outdoor adventurers.
We are here to help you open every sealed bottle, secure every loose bolt and cut through (almost) every obstacle.
How we get things done.
We are minimalist, always searching to separate the signal from the noise and emphasis on simplicity.
We use proven industrial design method and real user feedbacks to make sure our products solve real problems.
Ideate.
We use an iterative approach where the designs undergo multiple revisions and improvements during the ideation that can take several months until we are truly satisfied.
Refine.
All our designs are prototyped, we first cardboard mockup then proceed to various technologies and materials to validate the ergonomics, comfort, and general aesthetics.
Develop.
We use extensive testing with users, tasting with beer enthusiasts, collecting surveys and feedback, to refine the features and ensure every function is performed perfectly.
We believe in a design with low impact on the planet and a product environment with reduced waste.
We always oriente our development toward clean and innovative solution.
The Rakko is CNC machined in stainless steel, a green product, 100% recyclable. It is not coated with any toxic material and therefore does not produce toxic run-off.
The packaging we use is made of cardboard a biodegradable and recyclable environment-friendly packaging material that comes from sustainable sources.
We also design our packaging to keep the manufacturing waste to a minimum.
The Kimera branding is done with laser engraving technology, removing the need for extra materials or any ink which often use non-renewable, harmful resources.