DaMamma Paybox: bill holder with elastic bands

The project

Paying the bill is part of the restaurant experience too. With DaMamma Paybox, Archicercle addressed this final gesture through a bill holder designed around a simple, playful interaction.

The project began with a specific intention: to make paying feel more welcoming and relaxed. Archicercle’s documented contribution is the design of the bill holder, using elastic bands to secure both the bill and banknotes.

The solution places black elastic bands in a cross within a rectangular body with an open central area. The outer edge frames this space, while the DaMamma identity appears on the surface. Light tones and darker edges complement the rounded corners.

The elastic bands define both the function and the character of the object. As well as holding paper in place, they introduce a way of handling it that reflects the project’s playful intention. The focus is not on changing the payment process, but on giving attention to the object used to present the bill.

Processes and materials: fabrication services · available materials · studio machinery.