Possibilities ボールペン by Dave Colliver is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2017 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in 画材・文房具デザイン Competition Category.

鉄画材· 2017

Possibilities ボールペン

by Dave Colliver

Client: If

A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in 画材 Category

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The Design

About Possibilities ボールペン

アイデアを紙に書くという触覚的なつながりに勝るものはありません。それはあなたが誇りに思うものでなければなりません。伝統を尊重して、「If」の可能性ボールペンは、羽ペンと万年筆から要素を借りて、書く喜びと再接続しますが、標準のG2ボールペンリフィルは、モダンなライティングの利便性と多様性をもたらします。その設計は、引き込み式の乾燥防止キャップ、スクイーズグリップのアクティブ化、クリックしてフィットするリフィルの交換、および2段階のポケットクリップをシームレスに接続することに重点を置いています。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

Possibilities ボールペンは、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Possibilities ボールペンは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Possibilities ボールペンは、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.
Dimensions & Packaging: Length: 150mm
Diameter: 12.7mm
Weight: 25grams
Balance: central
Refill: universal standard G2
Tags: pen, ballpoint, writing, luxury, office, stationery, gift
Production 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.
Design 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.
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.
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.
Project Duration: 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.
Operation Flow: 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.
Patents: Registered Design No. AU 367804. 2016. Australia
The Registered Design belongs to Dave Colliver, 2016.
Team Members: Dave Colliver
Image Credits: Image #1 : Creator Katie Kung, Aesthetic form, 2017
Image #2 : Creator Katie Kung, Active and inactive, 2017
Image #3 : Creator Katie Kung, Pocket clip and button, 2017
Image #4 : Creator Katie Kung, Internals, 2017
Image #5 : Photographer Dave Colliver, Refill replacement, 2017