Monolith

2022

Developed for design creativity class within the master’s program.

A versatile tool designed to facilitate the sketching and ideation process, incorporating features such as a sharpener, ruler and more.


Brief


Develop a multifunctional product that not only sharpens pencils but also supports users in their sketching and brainstorming activities.


Development


Mood Board

Idea Generation

3D Modeling Iteration

Prototype Development

Design Inspiration

The design is inspired by the monolith from “2001: A Space Odyssey,” symbolizing a catalyst for creativity and evolution, pushing characters to expand their intellectual and technological boundaries.

Materials and Manufacturing

The Monolith, blending luxury stainless steel and aesthetic bronze accents with durable plastic, offers long-lasting performance and high-quality finish through precision engineering, machining, and injection molding.

Injection-molded Piece

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Precision Machining Process

Mechanism

Pencil Sharpener

Pushing the pencil down spins it inside the sharpener’s spiral, sharpening it. A spring then raises the sharpener once the pencil is removed.

Tool Enclosure

Press the tool down to compress the stopper and spring, then release to let the spring lift both for easy removal.

Wheel of SCAMPER

The spinning wheel, marked with SCAMPER prompts (Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse), boosts creativity by offering random problem-solving prompts. Designed with a ball bearing, it ensures smooth, long-lasting use, making it an effective tool for sparking ideas and overcoming creative blocks.


Final.Design


Sharpener

Ruler

Pen

Compass

Scalpel

Eraser

Features

Sharpener

SCAMPER Wheel

Ruler

Tools

Interactions


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