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Impress is a wearable tool that embosses and creates wax seals
so that anyone can leave a mark on their belongings.

Timeline --
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Spring 2023
5 weeks
Role --
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Product Designer
For --
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Ind Des Studio 1012
Programs --
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Fusion 360
KeyShot 11
Adobe CC
OVERVIEW
Press to Impress
Signing off on work is imperative to creatives and professionals.
Impress allows anyone to personalize their belongings with a simple press. It's a portable embosser and wax seal that can also be worn as a stylish ring.


Through the use of CAD and 3D printing, I achieved a workable model to demonstrate this concept.
IMPRESS, 2023
‍Keyshot 11 Render
1687 x 865 px

01. IDEATION

IDEATION
Concept Exploration
The project objective is to design a wearable finger tool with a functional purpose, capable of being produced through 3D printing.

With these premises, I brainstormed various forms and functions that ranged from accomplishing common tasks like nail filing to rather specific tasks like strawberry top removal.

02. CONCEPT

CONCEPT
Narrowing Down
I ultimately honed in on the idea of an embossing tool.

As an artist who constantly marks their pieces, I saw the need for a convenient method of signage. It's a common practice that reaches a wide scope of users ranging from hobbyists to professionals. But the process itself can be a hindrance due to the bulky nature of the tools.

03. DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT
Form Exploration
I ultimately honed in on the idea of an embossing tool.

As an artist who constantly marks their pieces, I saw the need for a convenient method of signage. It's a common practice that reaches a wide scope of users ranging from hobbyists to professionals.
Function & Mechanism
The process of embossing requires two factors:
alignment and pressure
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To accomplish this, I implemented a hinge to keep the
As for pressure, I relied on the motion of the user to

04. REFINEMENT

05. OUTCOME