The world of mass market lighters is full of absolutely ordinary products with basic shapes, economic materials and cheap feeling.
With this concept , we wanted to chalenge it and create a lighter with which people could create a certain phisical bond. A lighter people would feel is different when look at it, but most important, when touch it. A lighter you don’t only use for lighting a fire, but actually enjoy holding in your hand.
Arco lighter concept was developed for a competition by Ciao Lighters and IED. It won second prize and was acquired by Ciao Lighters
The first one lights up thanks to a wheel, that you rotate and the other one has a special mechanism that lights up immediately after you push the button.
Contrast in color and matte and glossy finishes with a calm main finishing attract attention and do not tire your eyes.
Various color and and finishing combinations can be used.