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.
Develop a multifunctional product that not only sharpens pencils but also supports users in their sketching and brainstorming activities.
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.
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
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.
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.
Sharpener
Ruler
Pen
Compass
Scalpel
Eraser
Sharpener
SCAMPER Wheel
Ruler
Tools