Pulse Tlahcuiloloni by Leila Ensaniat is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl in Yexcan Tepoztlacuilolli Tlachihualli ihuan Tlachihualli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
CozticteocuitlatlYexcan Tepoztlacuilolli· 2025
Pulse Tlahcuiloloni
Client: N I L A
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl Winner in Yexcan Tepoztlacuilolli Category
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The Design
About Pulse Tlahcuiloloni
Pulse ce tlahcuiloloni tlen omochihchiuh queh ce tepoztli ica tlahcuiloz ihuan noihqui queh ce tlachihchiualli cualnezqui. Inin itlachializ oquiselih itech iyolcehuiliz ce mixtli ihuan neci queh patlani ipan ehecatl. Tlamachiotl tlen hualehua itech tlalnantli quichihua tlachihchiualiztli queh yolcame ipan ixco. Pulse mochihua ica lost wax casting, ce tlamachtilli tlen quipia hueliliztli quinescayotia in tlen cualtzin yolcayotl. Inin tlahcuiloloni hueli mochihua ica aluminio, iztac teocuitlatl, bronce nozo cuztic teocuitlatl, ica ce ixpetlanqui nozo ixpopoalli tlamiliztli. Ihuehcapan 160 mm ihuan itomahuac 13.5 mm. In tepoztli itlamiliztli quimaca hueyi tlachializtli, ixmachiotl ihuan ce matocaliztli cualli itech ce tlamantli tlen mochipa tiquitta ipan tonemiliz.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl
Pulse Tlahcuiloloni ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl, huel mahuiztic tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in achtopa, huel cualli ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Cozticteocuitlatl ca cenca yancuic, tlachiyani ihuan tlanextic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli ihuan toltecayotl. Ca quinequi in Pulse Tlahcuiloloni quitlalizque yancuic tlamantli ihuan quimacazque tlazohtli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Cozticteocuitlatl ca mahuiztic tlamantli in quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Pulse Tlahcuiloloni quiyolchicahua ihuan quipaquiltia in tlacah.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- 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.
- Patents
- Image #1 by Leila Ensaniat
Image #2 by Leila Ensaniat
Image #3 by Leila Ensaniat
Image #4 by Leila Ensaniat
Image #5 by Leila Ensaniat - Image Credits
- All design, concept development, and visuals were created by [Leila Ensaniat].
Photography and rendering by [Leila Ensaniat].
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