Exlicon Multi Shape 指南針和繪圖工具 by Lee Pik Shan

Exlicon Multi Shape 指南針和繪圖工具 by Lee Pik Shan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 美術用品設計 Competition Category.

銅美術用品· 2023

Exlicon Multi Shape 指南針和繪圖工具

by Lee Pik Shan

Client: Ddiin Concept Limited

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 美術用品 Category

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The Design

About Exlicon Multi Shape 指南針和繪圖工具

傳統的圓規有一個鋒利的尖端，在繪製形狀時可以在紙上打孔。 Exlicon 沒有鋒利的尖端，因此不會損壞紙張。該工具還可以防止繪製時圓心滑動。 Exlicon 由底座、長/短尺和水滴形尺組成。磁鐵連接機翼和底座以繪製幾何形狀。該工具可以精確地繪製 50 多種尺寸的橢圓、圓形以及 100 多種不同尺寸的圓弧。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Exlicon Multi Shape 指南針和繪圖工具是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Exlicon Multi Shape 指南針和繪圖工具將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Exlicon Multi Shape 指南針和繪圖工具出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The traditional compass has a sharp point that can punch a hole in the paper when drawing shapes. Exlicon doesn't have a sharp point so it won't damage paper. The tool also prevents the circle's center from slipping when used to draw. Exlicon consists of a base, long/short ruler, and water drop-shaped ruler. Magnets connect the wings and base for drawing geometries. The tool can precisely and accurately draw ellipses, circles in over 50 dimensions, and over 100 different sizes of arcs. Checked design markings for inches which is highly accurate and error-free drawings. Exlicon is designed to allow users to alter the eccentricity and the dimensions of the major and minor axis of the ellipse. It is a compact tool that allows users to draw ellipses in seconds. The drawing process is simple and easy.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 160mm x Depth 100mm x Height 20mm
Tags: Compass, ruler, drawing tool, DIY tool, drawing template, Protractor
Production Technology: Exlicon is made from aerospace-grade aluminum and stainless, offering exceptional durability, strength, and lightweight characteristics. The magnetic wings are constructed with high-grade N58 neodymium magnets, providing a sturdy and secure connection to the base with effortless attachment and detachment features. The design incorporates advanced fluid dynamics principles, making it ideal for both left and right-handed users. To ensure precise alignment, we needed to calculate the eccentricity of the ellipse and carefully fit the base and wings to match. This required precise manufacturing techniques, including the use of high-precision CNC machines. Preheating was also necessary for certain applications, such as mass production where it was a challenge to maintain consistency and prevent cracking or distortion during manufacturing, especially for thinner and longer rulers. The final product is meticulously assembled and subjected to rigorous quality and performance testing to meet our standards.
Design Challenge: One of the biggest challenges in designing Exlicon was creating a needle-free tool to draw precise and intricate shapes while avoiding damage to the drawing surface. Another challenge was ensuring the magnetic wings were easy to attach to the base. During the development process, we encountered several obstacles, including finding the tool's suitable materials, testing the wings' magnetic strength, and ensuring that the arms could swing smoothly and seamlessly. We so had to balance the need for precision with ease of use and accessibility for many users. Internal factors such as the historical perspective of traditional drawing tools and the social perspective of the need for more eco-friendly and sustainable options also played a role in the design process. Additionally, external factors such as the availability of 3D printing technology and the need to adhere to safety and quality standards were considered. Ultimately, we overcame these challenges through extensive research, prototyping, and testing and created a tool that offered a new and improved way of drawing precise shapes.
Research: The research conducted for Exlicon was aimed at designing an innovative drawing tool that could overcome the limitations of conventional compasses, which can puncture paper with their needle. The methodology involved designing prototypes using 3D printing and CNC machining, as well as testing the magnetism and size efficiency. Participants included key opinion leaders from various fields such as artists, mandala artists, graphic designers, architects, and fashion designers. The results showed that Exlicon is a needle-free tool that can draw circles, ellipses, and other shapes with ease. The research insights revealed that this product has the potential to improve the user experience of designers and artists, while also having practical applications in industries such as architecture and engineering.
Inspiration: Drawing compasses are used to draw circles. However, it is not desirable that the compass needle perforates the paper. Exlicon is created for drawing circles, ellipses, pentagrams, hexagons as well as geometry with a golden ratio. Exlicon can be fixed on the drawing material by a set of reusable nano stickers. It does not contain a needle, thus leaves no marking on the paper. Ellipse template drawing tools with preset shapes and fixed eccentricity dimensions are used to draw an ellipse.
Project Duration: The project started in Jan 2022 in Hong Kong and finished in Oct 2020 in Hong Kong,
Operation Flow: Exlicon is easy to use and versatile drawing tool. The magnetic wings can be easily attached to the base and the arms can swing to draw different shapes smoothly and seamlessly. The wings can be combined to draw ellipses and other multi-shapes. The tool provides better results compared to conventional compasses, as it doesn't have a needle that can damage the drawing surface and it can draw more complex shapes effortlessly. Overall, Exlicon offers an intuitive and efficient way to create precise and intricate designs. The tool can precisely and accurately draw ellipses, circles in over 50 dimensions, and over 100 different sizes of arcs.
Patents: Utility Patent in CN: ZL 2020 2 2329108.9
Design Patent in CN: ZL 2020 3 0621990.7
The patent in the US (Pending): #29757182
Image Credits: Copyright: PAu 4-086-939 (Ddiin Concept Limited)