O le mamanu Pulse Peni e Leila Ensaniat o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2025 A' Design Award Auro i le Vaega Tauva Mamanu Lolomi 3D.

AuroLolomi 3D· 2025

Pulse Peni

na mamanuina e Leila Ensaniat

Tagata Fa'atau: N I L A

Manumalo o le A' Design Award Auro i le Vaega Lolomi 3D

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Manumalo Fa'ailoga Fa'amaonia

Fa'amaonia le Tulaga o le Fa'ailoga mo #172434

Asiasi i le Saite Va'ai i le A' Design Award Fa'asalalauga Pailesi o le Fa'ailoga

Lanu

Le Mamanu

E Uiga ia Pulse Peni

O le Pulse o se peni na mamanuina e avea ma meafaigaluega tusitusi ma se meataulima faafaatagata. O le foliga e musuia mai le foliga toafilemu o se ao ma e foliga mai e opeopea. O mamanu faanatura e maua mai le natura e fausia ai fausaga e pei o mea ola i luga o le fogaeleele. O le Pulse e gaosia i le auala o le lost wax casting, o se metotia e toe faia ai auiliiliga faanatura maaleale. E mafai ona faaliusuavai le peni i le alumini, ario, apamemea po o le auro, faatasi ai ma se faauma faaiila po o le brushed. O le maualuga e 160 mm ma le lautele e 13.5 mm. O le faaumaina o le uamea e faaopoopo ai le loloto, le foliga o le fogaeleele ma se uiga e lagona i le paʻi i se mea masani o aso uma.

Le Fa'ailogaina

E Uiga i le A' Design Award Auro

O le A' Design Award Auro na manumalo ai Pulse Peni, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu o le tulaga muamua, matagofie ma maoaʻe. O ē manumalo i le Auro o galuega fou tele, matuā vaai i le lumanaʻi ma susulu e faaalia ai le atamai, le poto ma le tomai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Pulse Peni e avea ma mea fou e matuā vivii, e faatulaga ai uiga fou ma tetele, e tuuina mai ai se tau e leʻi iai muamua. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Auro o se galuega ofoofogia, ua faaaloalogia, e aogā tele ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Pulse Peni e fatuina ai lagona malosi o le manaʻo, faaosofia le tuinanau, faalauiloa le fatufatuaʻi ma faamalosia i tatou.

I Tua o le Mamanu

Pepa Fa'asalalau

Fa'amaoniaga, sui o le 'au ma fa'amatalaga fa'atekinisi na saunia e le tagata mamanu.

Uiga Fa'apitoa: 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.
Fua & Fa'apipi'i: 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
Fa'ailoga: Floating Pen, Sculptural Object, Biomorphic Design, Generative Pattern, Everyday Object, Nature-Inspired, Minimal Design, Tactile Experience, Functional Sculpture, Craftsmanship, Artistic Tool
Tekonolosi Gaosiga: 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.
Lu'itau o le Mamanu: 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.
Su'esu'ega: 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.
Fa'aosofia: 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.
Umi o le Poloketi: 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
Fa'agasologa o Galuega: 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.
Pateni: 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