SolidWorks rendering.

This pen concept was created in the style of one of my design heros, Ettore Sottsass for Bill Burnett’sFormgiving class. I was particularly inspired by some decidedly science fiction drawings found in 700 Drawings: Sottsass.

Created for Stanford University's Human Values and Design Innovation class (ME313), DigiPen is a revolutionary interactive surface input device designed to promote effective collaboration among junior high and high school students. Created by Purin Phanichphant, Christin Staubo and Michael Turri at Stanford University. © 2009

Created for Stanford University's Human Values and Design Innovation class (ME313), DigiPen is a conceptual interactive surface input device designed to promote effective collaboration among junior high and high school students.

The following presentation details the research and ideation underlying this concept.

DigiPen was a collaboration with Purin Phanichphant and Christin Staubo.

Cocobolo.

In the age of email, receiving a handwritten letter is particularly delightful. I crafted this cocobolo letter opener to heighten the anticipation and tactile aspects of that experience.