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Catalogue of Incunabula

Catalogue of Incunabula is a two-volume book that documents the collection of fifteenth-century prints held by the National Library of Poland. The design refers to the style of early Renaissance printing and typography. Large initials form the main visual theme, and the cover title is produced by two-color typographic printing. Blind debossing of a Renaissance grid marks the covers. The text is set in the oldstyle serif Adobe Jenson Pro. The cover paper is made of cotton and has a rough texture. The sewn binding lets the thick volumes open easily for reading.

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DeliPeruano Signature

DeliPeruano Signature is a Premium Pisco Pairing Kit made with selected botanicals. Its packaging design combines a minimalist and traditional style at the same time. The cleanness and elegance, together with the use of silver ink, denote the purity and high quality of the products, while the handcrafted textures and materials refer to the tradition of this Peruvian liquor. In general, the design of the bottle and the other elements of the box allow showing and highlighting the attributes of the product, achieving a sensory experience that makes it unique and desirable.

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Serpentinata

Serpentinata is a writing pen made by 3D printing. The design responds to the waste created by mass production, where more goods are made than are needed. Digital fabrication allows each pen to be produced only when it is required, so surplus stock is avoided. The twisting form recalls figura serpentinata, a Renaissance technique that adds a spiral movement to the human figure to create a graceful and dynamic effect. The shape is intended to give visible form to intelligence and to ideas born from inspiration.

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Full

The design language of Full card-case is "hollow out", which explored the relationship between inside function and appearance of the product. A slender hollow has been milled on the body to show the metal Refill inside. The shape formed the proper area for holding the pen, which find the balance between beauty and human engineering. Furthermore, Full weighs 19 grams, which provides good sense of holding to enhance its user experience.

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Qui

Qui is a magnetic clip holder for pens and pencils. The name means here in Italian. The clip fits pens and pencils of different sizes and attaches to any metal surface. An adhesive magnetic disc is included for non-metallic surfaces, such as a wall, a computer, a bag or a notebook. The body is made of ABS by injection molding, and the metal parts are cut and laser engraved. Qui measures 38 mm in height, 12 mm in width and 13 mm in depth. Bright colors make the holder easy to find at a glance.

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Eternity

Eternity is a metal pen designed for everyday writing. The body is made of aluminum and is shaped by high-precision CNC turning of an aluminum tube. The surface is frosted by sandblasting and polishing, then treated with anodic oxidation to make the texture smooth and glossy. The frosted finish softens the reflection of the metal and gives a delicate touch. The random texture refers to the circle as a symbol of time. The clip is cast in zinc alloy and hand ground, and a built-in spring structure holds the pen in books and pockets.

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