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3D Buildmesh Pluma Estilografica by Chungsheng Chen and Enyang Chen

3D Buildmesh Pluma Estilografica by Chungsheng Chen and Enyang Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Fèrre in Forniduras d'Art Competition Category.


FèrreForniduras d'Art· 2023

3D Buildmesh Pluma Estilografica

by Chungsheng Chen and Enyang Chen

Client: Tainan University of Technology/Product Design Deparment

A' Design Award de Fèrre Winner in Forniduras d'Art Category

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The Design

About 3D Buildmesh Pluma Estilografica

Integrant los elements estructurals arquitecturals de linha en simetria, repeticion, ritme e proporcion, inspirada pel monument emblematic lo 30 St Mary Ax de Londres d'Anglatèrra, fabricada amb la tecnologia de fabricacion aditiva en acièr inoxidable de grada medicala 316, sostenís perfectament lo còs elegant de la pluma en fòrma de malhada sens cap material de sosten. Aquò economiza lo processus de post-tractament, reduch la consomacion de material, lo còst e lo temps de produccion, permet la personalizacion e la produccion a pichona escala, rendant la pluma liugièra, practica e exquisita amb significança, transformant una pluma ordinària en extraordinària.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fèrre

3D Buildmesh Pluma Estilografica a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Fèrre, una reconeissença prestigiosa acordada a de bons designs que respondon a las exigéncias professionalas e industrialas esperadas de creacions plan concebudas. Los ganhaires del Fèrre demòstran una granda abilitat, una nauta especializacion, una comprenedura d'expèrt e la capacitat creativa de lors creators. S'espèra que 3D Buildmesh Pluma Estilografica siá una creacion fòrça considerada, admirada e estimada, practica e innovanta. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Fèrre integra las melhoras practicas del sector e a de caracteristicas tecnicas competentas ligadas a un saber-far e a un talent. Per son rigor, 3D Buildmesh Pluma Estilografica merita lo respècte e es destinat a aportar de melhoraments a la qualitat de la vida que ajudan a far del mond un luòc melhor.

Behind the Design

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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

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