Before Lift-off

Category: Accessories

In golf, attention is often drawn to the moment the ball is struck, yet the support and balance that make it possible are rarely noticed. Behind every precise motion lies a quiet structure that stabilizes and prepares, forming the foundation for what appears effortless. This work takes the golf tee as its starting point, reframing it as a symbol of the moment “before lift-off”— a critical state suspended between stillness and motion. It represents a threshold where energy is gathered, and where form and function converge in anticipation of release. Through the structural qualities of leather, the relationship between the ball and its supporting point is reinterpreted, transforming an originally invisible function into a visible design language. The material’s inherent strength, flexibility, and tactility allow it to articulate both precision and tension within the form. The moment the ball is elevated is not only a preparation for flight, but also an expression of accumulated force and controlled balance. By extending this concept into wearable and functional objects, this series explores how subtle structures can be reimagined, bringing attention to the overlooked mechanisms that shape movement and form.