Atheriniform - Mechanical Pencil
08.2025
This project applies forms and colors from atheriniform fish to the design of a mechanical pencil. The result is a streamlined, functional object that merges biological influence with precise manufacturing.
The Athernirom pencil uses metal finishes that mimic the reflective quality of Atheriniform fish scales underwater, capturing subtle shifts in light and tone. Each colorway is drawn from a specific hue found in the fish’s natural coloration.
Although a hypothetical project, the Athernirom pencil was designed with manufacturing in mind. It consists of five parts: body, clutch, clip, cap, and nose. The body and nose are turned as a single piece on a lathe, then separated to machine the threads. The clip is a cast part, secured to the body with a single standard-size torque screw.
A render intended to be used in promotional materials, meant to allude to fish being plated