3D Buildmesh Vulpen by Chungsheng Chen and Enyang Chen

3D Buildmesh Vulpen by Chungsheng Chen and Enyang Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award in IJzer in Kunst- en Kantoorbenodigdheden Ontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerKunstbenodigdheden· 2023

3D Buildmesh Vulpen

by Chungsheng Chen and Enyang Chen

Client: Tainan University of Technology/Product Design Deparment

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Kunstbenodigdheden Category

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The Design

About 3D Buildmesh Vulpen

Door het integreren van architectonische structuurelementen van lijn in symmetrie, herhaling, ritme en proportie, geïnspireerd door het iconische herkenningspunt, de 30 St Mary Ax in Londen, Engeland, gemaakt met additieve productietechnologie in 316 medisch roestvrijstaal, ondersteunt het perfect het elegante penlichaam in gaasstructuur zonder enig steunmateriaal. Het bespaart op nabewerking, materiaalverbruik, kosten en productietijd, maatwerk en kleinschalige productie, waardoor de pen licht, handig en verfijnd wordt met betekenis, en de gewone pen buitengewoon maakt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

3D Buildmesh Vulpen is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. 3D Buildmesh Vulpen wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. 3D Buildmesh Vulpen wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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