SHOOT
A precision pen made from a single bamboo shoot
SHOOT is a manually crafted, refillable pen made from a single piece of rapidly renewable bamboo. The design integrates the material for structure and grip, utilizing low-energy, craft-informed manufacturing. Its innovation lies in functional variations (like dual-refill) and a circular lifecycle that prioritizes repair, refill, and long-term use over disposability, supported by simple, reusable packaging.
Company/Institution
National Institute of Design, Assam
The National Institute of Design (NID), Assam is an autonomous Institution of National Importance under Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). It is an Institution established to provide Design Education and has the mandate to award the Bachelor’s degree in Design (B.Des).
Country
India
Designer(s)
SARTHAK PRAJAPATI
I am an Industrial Design undergraduate at the National Institute of Design, Assam, working at the intersection of form development, material exploration, and functional refinement. My practice involves hands-on prototyping and iterative testing, with a strong focus on bamboo and craft-informed processes. I aim to create products that are structurally efficient, materially responsible, and designed for everyday use, balancing precision with the inherent character of natural materials.