Emas Cetakan 3D · 2025

Pulse Pen

by Leila Ensaniat

A' Design Award Emas 2025 in Cetakan 3D
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About Pulse Pen

Pulse ialah pen yang direka sebagai alat tulis dan juga objek arca. Bentuknya diilhamkan daripada bentuk awan yang tenang dan kelihatan seperti terapung. Corak generatif yang diambil daripada alam semula jadi mewujudkan struktur biomorfik pada permukaannya. Pulse dihasilkan melalui tuangan lilin hilang, satu kaedah yang menghasilkan semula perincian organik yang halus. Pen ini boleh dituang dalam aluminium, perak, gangsa atau emas, dengan kemasan bergilap atau berus. Ketinggiannya ialah 160 mm dan diameternya 13.5 mm. Kemasan logam menambah kedalaman, tekstur dan kualiti sentuhan pada objek harian yang biasa.

About the A' Design Award Emas

Pulse Pen ialah pemenang A' Design Award Emas, pengiktirafan yang amat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk kelas pertama, menakjubkan dan cemerlang. Pemenang Emas ialah ciptaan yang sangat inovatif, berwawasan dan berkilau memukau yang mencerminkan kegeniusan, kebijaksanaan dan kepakaran pereka bentuknya. Pulse Pen diharapkan menjadi ciptaan yang sangat dipuji, perintis aliran dan monumental yang memberikan nilai tanpa tandingan. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Emas ini ialah projek yang menakjubkan dan disegani yang memberi manfaat besar kepada dan memajukan batas seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi. Pulse Pen mencetuskan perasaan keinginan yang kuat, membangkitkan semangat, menggalakkan kreativiti dan memukau kita.

Press Kit

Unique Properties: 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.
Dimensions & Packaging: 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
Tags: Floating Pen, Sculptural Object, Biomorphic Design, Generative Pattern, Everyday Object, Nature-Inspired, Minimal Design, Tactile Experience, Functional Sculpture, Craftsmanship, Artistic Tool
Production Technology: 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.
Design Challenge: 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.
Research: 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.
Inspiration: 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.
Project Duration: 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
Operation Flow: 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.
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