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05 May 2008
HÖHLE
Rebirth of the classical writing instrument
ABOUT THE DESIGN
Höhle is a design that represents a rebirth of the classical writing instrument. Its hollow barrel and matrix of holes are both functional and aesthetic. They improves grip and allows the fingers to breath, while at the same time, toying with transparency in a way similar to the design of contemporary buildings. The classic shape, quality materials and very thin wall create an exclusive image.
Finding of the Jury
Its designer describes it as "desk art that is so simple and effective at its job that it frees the owner to focus on his or her thoughts". The jury obviously agreed, and while there was a question about cost-effectively manufacturing it with such thin walls - which is an essential part of its appeal - its purity of design won the day. "I would like to own it", said one juror, while another added that "It is one of the best I've seen". PF Concept International will consider including the design in the Marksman Collection. The presentation was excellent, and its designer had clearly shown where his inspiration came from, and illustrated the concept's evolution. It was the unanimous winner.
Prize
First prize winner of the Marksman Design Award 2007-2008
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Jacques Laramie (22) is a student of the University of Cincinnati, United States.
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Marksman Design Award is an international design contest, open to individual students of industrial and architectural design at universities and higher vocational studies from all over the world. With near 400 entries from all over the world, the sixth edition of the Marksman Design Award (2007 - 2008) attracted a record number of designs. This edition challenged young design students to 'Design the perfect pen'.
The first prize winner was awareded $10,000.
www.marksmandesignaward.com
ABOUT THE DESIGN
Höhle is a design that represents a rebirth of the classical writing instrument. Its hollow barrel and matrix of holes are both functional and aesthetic. They improves grip and allows the fingers to breath, while at the same time, toying with transparency in a way similar to the design of contemporary buildings. The classic shape, quality materials and very thin wall create an exclusive image.
Finding of the Jury
Its designer describes it as "desk art that is so simple and effective at its job that it frees the owner to focus on his or her thoughts". The jury obviously agreed, and while there was a question about cost-effectively manufacturing it with such thin walls - which is an essential part of its appeal - its purity of design won the day. "I would like to own it", said one juror, while another added that "It is one of the best I've seen". PF Concept International will consider including the design in the Marksman Collection. The presentation was excellent, and its designer had clearly shown where his inspiration came from, and illustrated the concept's evolution. It was the unanimous winner.
Prize
First prize winner of the Marksman Design Award 2007-2008
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Jacques Laramie (22) is a student of the University of Cincinnati, United States.
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Marksman Design Award is an international design contest, open to individual students of industrial and architectural design at universities and higher vocational studies from all over the world. With near 400 entries from all over the world, the sixth edition of the Marksman Design Award (2007 - 2008) attracted a record number of designs. This edition challenged young design students to 'Design the perfect pen'.
The first prize winner was awareded $10,000.
www.marksmandesignaward.com
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