Dahab Daabacaadda 3D · 2025

Pulse Qalin

by Leila Ensaniat

Abaalmarinta Dahabka ah ee A' Design Award 2025 in Daabacaadda 3D
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About Pulse Qalin

Pulse waa qalin loo naqshadeeyay inuu noqdo qalab wax lagu qoro iyo shay farshaxan ah labadaba. Qaabkiisa waxaa laga dhaxlay qaabka deggan ee daruurta, wuxuuna u muuqdaa mid hawada sabbaynaya. Qaabab abuur ah oo dabeecadda laga soo qaatay ayaa dusha sare ka abuuraya dhismayaal u eg kuwa noolaha. Pulse waxaa lagu soo saaraa habka shubka shamaca luntay (lost wax casting), oo ah hab ku celiya faahfaahin dabiici ah oo aad u nafis ah. Qalinka waxaa lagu shubi karaa aluminium, qalin (lacag), naxaas ama dahab, iyadoo leh dhammays la safeeyay ama la xoqay. Dhererkiisu waa 160 mm, ballaca goobadeeduna waa 13.5 mm. Dhammaystirka birtu wuxuu ku daraa qoto dheeri, dhadhamin muuqaal ah iyo tayo taabasho oo shay caadi ah oo maalin kasta la isticmaalo.

About the Abaalmarinta Dahabka ah ee A' Design Award

Pulse Qalin waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Dahabka ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u weyn oo la siiyo naqshado heerka koowaad ah, cajiib ah oo aan caadi ahayn. Guuleystayaasha Dahabka waa hal-abuurro cusub oo aad u badan, aragti fog leh oo si indho-qabsi ah u dhalaalaya, kuwaas oo ka tarjumaya caqli, xikmad iyo xirfadda naqshadeeyayaashooda. Pulse Qalin waa shaqo la filayo inay noqoto hal-abuur aad loo ammaano, dejisa isbeddello cusub oo weyn, keenta qiimo aan hore loo arag. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Dahabka ah ee A' Design Award waa shaqo cajiib ah oo la ixtiraamo, waxtar weyn leh oo hormarisa xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Pulse Qalin waa shaqo abuurta dareenno xoog leh oo rabitaan ah, kicisa xiiso, dhiirigelisa hal-abuur una soo jiidata.

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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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