3D Buildmesh Plim Fontèn by Chungsheng Chen and Enyang Chen

3D Buildmesh Plim Fontèn by Chungsheng Chen and Enyang Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Fè in Founiti Atistik Competition Category.

FèFouniti Atistik· 2023

3D Buildmesh Plim Fontèn

by Chungsheng Chen and Enyang Chen

Client: Tainan University of Technology/Product Design Deparment

A' Design Award Fè Winner in Founiti Atistik Category

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The Design

About 3D Buildmesh Plim Fontèn

Entegre eleman estrikti achitektiral nan liy avèk simetri, repetisyon, ritm ak pwopòsyon, ki enspire pa moniman anblemnatik la, 30 St Mary Ax, Lonn nan Angletè, fabrike pa teknoloji manifakti aditif nan materyèl asye inoksidab kalite medikal 316, li sipòte pafètman kò plim elegant la nan fòm fiyèt san okenn materyèl sipò. Li ekonomize pwosesis apre-trete, diminye konsomasyon materyèl, pri ak tan pwodiksyon, pèsonalizasyon ak pwodiksyon ti echèl, bay plim nan pwa lejè, pratik epi rafine avèk siyifikasyon, kreye yon plim òdinè ekstraòdinè.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Fè

3D Buildmesh Plim Fontèn se yon ganyan A' Design Award Fè, yon rekonesans ki gen prestij yo bay bon design ki satisfè egzijans pwofesyonèl ak endistriyèl yo atann de kreyasyon ki byen fèt. Ganyan Fè yo montre gwo konpetans, espesyalizasyon wo, konpreyansyon ekspè ak kapasite kreyatif kreyatè yo. Yo atann 3D Buildmesh Plim Fontèn pou se yon kreyasyon anpil moun estime, admire e renmen ki pratik e inovatè. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Fè entegre pi bon pratik sektè a e li gen karakteristik teknik konpetan ki lye ak konnesans pratik ak talan. Yo respekte 3D Buildmesh Plim Fontèn pou jèntan li e li fèt pou bay amelyorasyon kalite lavi ki ede fè mond lan vin yon pi bon kote.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Using architectural structure elements designed an integrated form of the mesh-shaped pen body, made by additive manufacturing technology in 316 medical grade stainless steel material, it perfectly supports the elegant pen body and is rigid without support materials. Saves post-processing process, less material consumption, least cost and time of production, customization and small-scale production, giving the pen lightweight, handy, exquisite, and neat features with unique value and significance.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimension: Length 140mm x Diameter 14mm
Material: 316 Medical grade Stainless Steel
Weight: 30g
Nip: German Schmidt F-tip/ Gold, Silver, Duo
Color: Gold plated, Black plated
Tags: Fountain Pen, Additive Manufacturing, Metal 3D Printing, 316 Medical Grade Stainless Steel, Architectural Structure Elements
Production Technology: Production Technology: Additive Manufacturing/Metal 3D Printing
Material: 316L Medical Grade Stainless Steel
Coating: Environmental Protection Electroplating complied to RoHS
Design Challenge: Apply the additive technology or 3D printing in stainless steel material to realize this project itself is already a challenge. The 3D modelling mode is quite different from others in PLA or ABS, every line and shape built have to be above 45 degree, the least support generate the better in final product, it takes least post-processing waste especially made in 316L medical grade stainless steel. we succeed in making this metal pen without any support, zero production waste.
Research: Type of research: New norm in manufacturing process for fountain pen in structure and materials.
Research Objectives: Least material use and manufacturing process, reducing waste generation and post-processing waste by adapting metal 3D printing technology.
Methodology: Hand writing ergonomic analysis, metal 3D printing modeling, convert architectural structure into modeling requirement.
Data Collection: market research of usage scenario, Target user and writing behavior study, Pesona, Customer Journey.
Research tools: Solid Works, Rhino, Keyshot.
Impact: Sustainability wise in fountain pen industry.
Result: Create the ordinary pen extraordinary.
Inspiration: Human civilization is inherited through writing, and fountain pens are the king of writing tools. In today's era of digitalization and plasticization, the art of writing shows a precious and noble taste in classic fountain pen. Inspired by the balance, symmetry, towering and huge, and line sense of the architectural aesthetic structure system from the world-renowned landmark - 30 St Mary Ax, London, England, to create an elegance and warmth writing tool with artistic value.
Project Duration: The project research started in January 2021 in Tainan University of Technology, the very first prototype was exhibited in Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store in March 2021, later was redesigned and marketing planning by designer team lead by prof.Chen in acdesign associates International Co.,Ltd in July 2021, the final product was launched and succeed in zec-zec crowdfunding platform in November 2021.
Operation Flow: In human history, architecture has been a symbol of the progress and development of human civilization; and the pen on the man’s pocket neckline is a symbol of personal identity. In the rapid development of informatic age, when most of the people are get use to the digital gadgets, the art of writing shows a precious taste. This fountain pen served as the legacy in the digital era, and is of great significance to anyone when receive as special gift.
Patents: Copyrights belong to ChungSheng Chen and acdesign International Co.,Ltd, 2021.
Team Members: ChungSheng Chen
EnYang Chen
TingYuan Lin
Tainan University of Technology Product Design Dept
Acdesign Associates International Co.,Ltd
ITRI Southern Region Campus
Image Credits: Image#1~Image#5: Photographer EnYang Chen
Video Credit: Editor TingYuan Lin