Ko te hoahoa Pulse Pene nā Leila Ensaniat he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2025 A' Design Award Koura i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Āhua Tā Āhua-Toru me ngā Hua.

KouraTā Āhua-Toru· 2025

Pulse Pene

nā Leila Ensaniat

Kiritaki: N I L A

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Koura i te Wāhanga Tā Āhua-Toru

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Pulse Pene

He pene a Pulse i hoahoatia hei taputapu tuhituhi me tētahi ahua whakairo hoki. I whakaaweahia te hanga e te āhua marino o te kapua, ā, e āhua rewa ana te titiro atu. Ko ngā tauira whakaputa i ahu mai i te taiao ka hanga i ngā hanganga koiora-āhua ki runga i te mata. Ka hangaia a Pulse mā te whakarewa waikura ngaro (lost wax casting), he tikanga e whakaputa anō ai i ngā taipitopito rauropi ngāwari. Ka taea te pene te whakarewa ki te konumohe, te hiriwa, te parāhe, te koura rānei, me te otinga kua orohia, kua parahia rānei. Ko te teitei 160 mm, ko te whānui porotaka 13.5 mm. Mā te whakaoti konganuku ka tāpirihia te hōhonutanga, te kakano me te kounga pā-ā-ringa ki tētahi taonga o ia rā e mōhiotia whānuitia ana.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Koura

Ko Pulse Pene te toa o te A' Design Award Koura, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke tuatahi, whakamīharo me te hiranga. Ko ngā toa Koura he mahi tino auaha, he tirohanga mamao, he kanapa ahi, e whakaatu ana i te pūmanawa, te mātauranga me te tohungatanga o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Pulse Pene he hanganga tūnga e whakatū ana i ngā ia, he whakanuia rawa, e kawe mai ana i te uara kāore anō kia kitea. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Koura he kaupapa whakamīharo, whakahonoretia e whakawhānui ana i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ka whakaara a Pulse Pene i te hiahia nui, ka whakaoho i te kaingākau, ka whakatenatena i te auaha, ā, ka whakamīharo i a tātou.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: This project explores the potential of generative patterns inspired by nature, transforming them into biomorphic structures that enhance both the visual and functional qualities of the product. By experimenting with a variety of metal finishing techniques, the design gains depth, texture, and subtle reflection, turning a simple object into a tactile and visual experience. The process also offered valuable insight into the craftsmanship of metal finishing and plating, bridging digital design with traditional material processes.
Inenga & Pēketanga: Pen Height: 160 mm
Pen Diameter: 13.5 mm
Materials: Cast in aluminum, silver, bronze, or gold (via lost wax method)
Finish: Polished or brushed metal options
Tūtohu: Floating Pen, Sculptural Object, Biomorphic Design, Generative Pattern, Everyday Object, Nature-Inspired, Minimal Design, Tactile Experience, Functional Sculpture, Craftsmanship, Artistic Tool
Hangarau Whakanao: The piece is crafted using the lost wax method (investment casting), allowing for precise reproduction of organic, detailed forms. It can be cast in a range of metals, including aluminum, silver, bronze, and even real gold offering versatility in both finish and value. This traditional technique brings a refined, timeless quality to a contemporary design.
Wero Hoahoa: The challenge was to redesign a familiar object, the pen. into a sculptural, functional piece. Inspired by nature, the biomorphic form required careful balance between aesthetics and ergonomics. Lost wax casting was chosen to capture detail, but limited studio access during early 2022 required adaptability and hands-on experimentation. This process deepened the understanding of material, craft, and emotional design.
Rangahau: This project explores the balance between everyday function and sculptural form by reimagining the pen as a minimal, floating object inspired by the elegance of a cloud. Biomorphic patterns and surface treatments enhance its tactile and visual quality. Crafted through lost wax casting in aluminum, silver, bronze, and gold, Pulse blends traditional metalwork with contemporary design to create a writing tool that invites interaction and reflection.
Whakaaweawe: Pulse is a floating pen, inspired by the quiet grace of a cloud. It brings new life to an everyday object that has remained unchanged for years. Light, calm, and balanced, it invites a moment of pause in a busy day. Each detail was shaped to feel natural, clear, and easy to use a small object made with care, to feel just right in your hand and your space.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: The project began in January 2022 in Los Angeles and was completed in February 2023. It started as an exploration of surface treatments that could transform the pen from a simple writing instrument into a sculptural object. This artistic approach guided the design process from concept to completion
Rerenga Mahi: Pulse functions as a writing tool, but invites interaction as a sculptural object. Its form encourages touch, exploration, and visual appreciation even when not in use. The unique surface treatments add depth and texture, creating a tactile experience that goes beyond writing. More than a pen, it becomes a moment of pause and beauty on your desk.
Pātene: Image #1 by Leila Ensaniat
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