'Instrument as a Pen' Takes a Razor Sharp Shape
Amelia Roblin — November 13, 2011 — Art & Design
References: industrialdesignserved
Writing utensils have taken the same straight and rigid form for thousands of years, so it is interesting to see a modern concept like the 'Instrument as a Pen' which diverges from this shape greatly. With the ballpoint pressed down perpendicularly to the page, the shaft of the streamlined scrawler takes an unusual angle of around 45 degrees.
It makes sense to imagine someone with lightening speed handwriting holding such an aerodynamic utensil, as Volkan Soydan's object looks like it would cut through all air resistance in the room. The slanted configuration of the rollerball might suggest much improved ergonomics of the 'Instrument as a Pen,' the perfect contemporary competitor against the efficiency of the keyboard.
It makes sense to imagine someone with lightening speed handwriting holding such an aerodynamic utensil, as Volkan Soydan's object looks like it would cut through all air resistance in the room. The slanted configuration of the rollerball might suggest much improved ergonomics of the 'Instrument as a Pen,' the perfect contemporary competitor against the efficiency of the keyboard.
Trend Themes
1. Streamlined Writing Utensils - The 'Instrument as a Pen' concept introduces a new direction for pen design, encouraging innovation in other writing utensils.
2. Ergonomic Writing Tools - The unusual angle of the rollerball in the 'Instrument as a Pen' opens up opportunities for more comfortable and user-friendly writing tools.
3. Rethinking Traditional Designs - The 'Instrument as a Pen' challenges centuries-old designs and inspires new ideas for practical objects.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery - Stationery companies can experiment with the 'Instrument as a Pen' design or create their own streamlined writing utensils for customers who want a modern writing experience.
2. Product Design - Product designers can find new ways to improve ergonomics in everyday objects by exploring the unusual shape of the 'Instrument as a Pen.'
3. Technology - With the 'Instrument as a Pen' competing against the efficiency of the keyboard, technology companies can develop alternatives that blend the experience of traditional writing with digital convenience.
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