Press Release
Possibilities Ballpoint Pen by Dave Colliver Wins the A' Design Award in Art and Stationery Supplies Design
Dave Colliver acknowledged for art and stationery supplies design by the international grand jury of the 2016 - 2017 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2017 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Possibilities Ballpoint Pen by Dave Colliver has been granted the A' Design Award in the Art and Stationery Supplies Design category. The result belongs to the 2016 - 2017 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About Possibilities Ballpoint Pen
Nothing beats the tactile connection of putting ideas to paper. That should be something you can take pride in. Respecting tradition, the Possibilities Ballpoint Pen from "If" borrows elements from the quill and fountain pen to reconnect with the joy of writing while a standard G2 ballpoint refill brings the convenience and versatility of modern writing. Its design focuses on seamlessly connecting a retracting anti-drying cap, squeeze grip activation, click-to-fit refill replacement and two stage pocket clip for style, practicality and pleasure to last a lifetime.
About Dave Colliver
Dave Colliver is a professional with more than 25 years’ hands on and leadership experience in a range of industries and roles (predominantly within manufacturing environments) and as a result, possesses a suite of highly diverse skills. Dave has made direct contributions to customer satisfaction, product & service quality, overall business effectiveness and revenue & market share for internationally competitive organizations.
Award Record
This recognition makes Dave Colliver a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Art and Stationery Supplies Design Award
The A' Art Supplies Design Award is an international industrial design competition recognizing best art supplies by leading brands and manufacturers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to art supplies designers, stationery designers, industrial design studios and art supplies brands from all countries. Entries typically include brushes, paints, sketchbooks, pencils, pastels and easels. Awarded art supply designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/art-supplies
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/54513
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/54513
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!54513
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/176998
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://bit.ly/ifpenFB
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Possibilities Ballpoint Pen
- Function
- Ballpoint Pen
- Category
- Art and Stationery Supplies Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail and Arts
- Colors
- Lavender, Light Gray, Black, Dark Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Dave Colliver
- Country
- Australia
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2016 - 2017
- Design ID
- #54513
Credits
- Image Credits
- Creator Katie Kung, Aesthetic form, 2017; Creator Katie Kung, Active and inactive, 2017; Creator Katie Kung, Pocket clip and button, 2017; Creator Katie Kung, Internals, 2017; Photographer Dave Colliver, Refill replacement, 2017
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Your pen is an expression of who you are. The Possibilities Ballpoint Pen from "If" shows that you are a thoughtful influencer far from being pretentious with: Understated but distinctive looks - An integrated retracting cover to protect the writing tip from drying out - Single motion activation, squeeze the grip and write - A pocket clip that closes so you won't put it away when in writing mode - Quick click-to-fit refill replacement with no disassembly needed - Durability enough to use every day, forever.
- Inspiration
- I have some nice pens in my collection, some sought out and some given to me as thank you gifts. They mean quite a lot to me. Most though, have scratches, jammed mechanisms, missing parts or broken pocket clips so they have been relegated to being unused mementos rather than daily reminders of achievements, values and aspirations. I wanted to share my dream for a unique pen, exceptional in its modern styling, function and robust quality that can be used with pride every day, forever.
- Research
- Many years of experience in manufacturing, applying the principles of Lean and Continuous Improvement, have demonstrated the need to address a key set of objectives from the very beginning. Selection of core values, business model, target market and product has been deliberately focused. Design intent has been rigorously adhered to throughout. Careful application of the Eliminate, Combine, Rearrange and Simplify approach has helped guarantee that the outcome combines quality and affordability.
- Challenge
- Selection of quality manufacturers enabled the functionality and quality from the design to be realized however this created a new challenge in the prototyping phase. The best rapid prototyping technology available was sufficient to prove the functionality but not to reproduce the desired tight tolerances. The upshot of this is the verification that the finished product will continue to function as intended even after years of use and abuse.
- Realization and Technology
- Internal components are produced from engineering grade injection molded plastics (Polycarbonate and Acetal) while the barrel is metal injection molded in either 316 stainless steel or Ti64 titanium.
- Operation and Interaction
- The unique retracting cover that prevents ink from drying out services the growing market desire for gel ink refills that need greater protection from airflow where other pens don’t. Activation of the pen for writing is one simple intuitive step. Hold the pen as if you are writing and squeeze the grip lightly – the protective cap will retract and the pen is ready to write. Replacement of the refill requires no disassembly of the barrel. The refill is simply held in place by inserting and pressing the tip upwards to clip into place – press down and slide out to remove it.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project, based in Adelaide South Australia, started in July 2011 and has recently reached the point of commercial readiness. It has been functionally tested and proven and is ready now to be manufactured.
- Specifications
- Length: 150mm Diameter: 12.7mm Weight: 25grams Balance: central Refill: universal standard G2
- Keywords
- pen, ballpoint, writing, luxury, office, stationery, gift
