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Possibilities Stilolapsa E Topit by Dave Colliver

Possibilities Stilolapsa E Topit by Dave Colliver is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2017 Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award in Dizajni i Artikujve Artistikë dhe Kancelarisë Competition Category.


HekuriArtikuj Artistikë· 2017

Possibilities Stilolapsa E Topit

by Dave Colliver

Client: If

Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award Winner in Artikuj Artistikë Category

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The Design

About Possibilities Stilolapsa E Topit

Asgjë nuk e rrah lidhjen prekëse të hedhjes së ideve në letër. Kjo duhet të jetë diçka në të cilën mund të krenoheni. Respektimi i traditës, Possactions Ballpoint Pen nga "Nëse" huazon elemente nga stilolapsa dhe stilolapsin për t'u lidhur përsëri me gëzimin e të shkruarit ndërsa një rimbushje standarde e pikës G2 sjell komoditetin dhe shkathtësinë e shkrimit modern . Dizajni i saj përqendrohet në lidhjen e qetë të kapakut kundër tharjes tërheqëse, shtrydhjen e aktivizimit të rrokjes, zëvendësimin e rimbushjes me klik-të-përshtatshëm dhe kapëse xhepi me dy faza për stilin, prakticitetin dhe kënaqësinë për të zgjatur një jetë.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award

Possibilities Stilolapsa E Topit është fitues i Çmimit të Hekurt A' Design Award, një njohje prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të mira që plotësojnë kërkesat profesionale e industriale që priten nga krijimet e dizajnuara mirë. Fituesit e Hekurt shfaqin aftësi të madhe, specializim të lartë, kuptim ekspert dhe kapacitet krijues të autorëve të tyre. Possibilities Stilolapsa E Topit pritet të jetë një krijim shumë i vlerësuar, i admiruar e i dashur, praktik dhe inovativ. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Hekurt A' Design Award integron praktikat më të mira të industrisë dhe ka karakteristika teknike të afta, të lidhura me njohuri dhe talent. Possibilities Stilolapsa E Topit respektohet për përpikërinë e tij dhe është dizajnuar për të ofruar përmirësime të cilësisë së jetës që ndihmojnë ta bëjnë botën një vend më të mirë.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Your pen is an expression of who you are. The Possibilities Ballpoint Pen from "If" shows that you are a thoughtful influencer far from being pretentious with: Understated but distinctive looks - An integrated retracting cover to protect the writing tip from drying out - Single motion activation, squeeze the grip and write - A pocket clip that closes so you won't put it away when in writing mode - Quick click-to-fit refill replacement with no disassembly needed - Durability enough to use every day, forever.
Dimensions & Packaging
Length: 150mm
Diameter: 12.7mm
Weight: 25grams
Balance: central
Refill: universal standard G2
Tags
pen, ballpoint, writing, luxury, office, stationery, gift
Production Technology
Internal components are produced from engineering grade injection molded plastics (Polycarbonate and Acetal) while the barrel is metal injection molded in either 316 stainless steel or Ti64 titanium.
Design Challenge
Selection of quality manufacturers enabled the functionality and quality from the design to be realized however this created a new challenge in the prototyping phase.

The best rapid prototyping technology available was sufficient to prove the functionality but not to reproduce the desired tight tolerances.

The upshot of this is the verification that the finished product will continue to function as intended even after years of use and abuse.
Research
Many years of experience in manufacturing, applying the principles of Lean and Continuous Improvement, have demonstrated the need to address a key set of objectives from the very beginning.

Selection of core values, business model, target market and product has been deliberately focused. Design intent has been rigorously adhered to throughout.

Careful application of the Eliminate, Combine, Rearrange and Simplify approach has helped guarantee that the outcome combines quality and affordability.
Inspiration
I have some nice pens in my collection, some sought out and some given to me as thank you gifts. They mean quite a lot to me.

Most though, have scratches, jammed mechanisms, missing parts or broken pocket clips so they have been relegated to being unused mementos rather than daily reminders of achievements, values and aspirations.

I wanted to share my dream for a unique pen, exceptional in its modern styling, function and robust quality that can be used with pride every day, forever.
Project Duration
The project, based in Adelaide South Australia, started in July 2011 and has recently reached the point of commercial readiness. It has been functionally tested and proven and is ready now to be manufactured.
Operation Flow
The unique retracting cover that prevents ink from drying out services the growing market desire for gel ink refills that need greater protection from airflow where other pens don’t.

Activation of the pen for writing is one simple intuitive step. Hold the pen as if you are writing and squeeze the grip lightly – the protective cap will retract and the pen is ready to write.

Replacement of the refill requires no disassembly of the barrel. The refill is simply held in place by inserting and pressing the tip upwards to clip into place – press down and slide out to remove it.
Patents
Registered Design No. AU 367804. 2016. Australia
The Registered Design belongs to Dave Colliver, 2016.
Team Members
Dave Colliver
Image Credits
Image #1 : Creator Katie Kung, Aesthetic form, 2017
Image #2 : Creator Katie Kung, Active and inactive, 2017
Image #3 : Creator Katie Kung, Pocket clip and button, 2017
Image #4 : Creator Katie Kung, Internals, 2017
Image #5 : Photographer Dave Colliver, Refill replacement, 2017

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