Ottobock Bebionic
Myoelectric Hand Prosthesis

The Bebionic by Ottobock is a classic among multi-articulating hand prostheses. In its latest version, alongside numerous technical innovations, the design has also received a facelift.

We were commissioned to redesign the back of the hand, as well as the color and surface finish, to align the visual appearance with Ottobock’s current design language. Our design is more minimalist, less technical, and more closely oriented to human anatomy than its predecessor. An organic main surface spans the back of the hand, structured by gently tapering knuckles and two defined lines.

A project in collaboration with the aws designteam.

Facelift – Successor Meets Predecessor

Facelifts often receive little attention in our constant pursuit of the new. However, there is tremendous potential in the further development and optimization of proven systems.

A successful facelift communicates technical improvements, extends the product lifecycle, utilizes existing tools as well as tried-and-tested components, conserves resources, and thereby significantly contributes to the sustainability of a product.

Moreover, a facelift really is a demanding task that requires a great deal of design experience, sensitivity, and craftsmanship. Constructive constraints, technical and formal requirements, product history, established design details, and existing components must all be unified into a new, coherent product.