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CASE STUDY // 022024Functional Art & Lifestyle

The Dragon’s Keeper

Organic sculpture engineered to bear load.

SCOPE DISCIPLINES

Sculptural Modeling · SLA Prototyping · Mechanical Balance · Composite Casting

Product DesignRapid PrototypingAdditive ManufacturingTooling
100KRAFT The Dragon's Keeper Mounted
Load Capacity

2.4 kg

SLA Layer Resolution

25 µm

Mounting Stability

Single Flush Mount

Atelier Iterations

8 Loops

01Overview & Objectives

Designed as a crossover between mythological character design and daily utility, The Dragon's Keeper required reconciling intricate scales and claws with structural strength. Using high-resolution SLA additive prototyping, we iterated through 8 iterations of arm curvature to guarantee keys and heavy jewelry hang securely without slipping.

02Engineering Challenge

Cantilever Stress & Demolding Traps

Projecting claws and tail geometry act as mechanical cantilevers under load, risking brittle fracture. Simultaneously, deep undercuts complicate multi-part silicone tooling.

CRITICAL TOLERANCES & CONSTRAINTS
  • ▸Internal core ribbing hidden within the torso to resist bending moment.
  • ▸Zero visible fastener from the front — completely concealed keyhole wall slot.
03CAD Architecture & DFM

SubD Surface Sculpting to Solid Body Conversion

Initial organic sculpts were converted into watertight parametric solids to engineer the internal wall thickness, center-of-gravity balance, and recessed anchor geometry.

04Manufacturing & Tooling

Vacuum Degassed Polyurethane & Hand Finish

Each piece is pressure-cast in high-impact hybrid polyurethane to eliminate voids, then post-cured and hand-detailed in our atelier.

05Outcome & Verification

Live Production in Store

Actively manufactured in Antalya and shipped to customers with dedicated hanging hardware included.

PROCESS STAGES (3)
100KRAFT The Dragon's Keeper Mounted
Finished Piece

The Dragon’s Keeper Wall Sculpture & Organizer

Matte textured functional organizer mounted flush to the wall.

The Dragon's Keeper Anatomy Detail
Scale Detail

Micro-texture & Parting Line Suppression

Zero visible parting seams along the organic spine.

The Dragon's Keeper Hook Details
Load Hooks

Cantilever Hooks Engineered for Keyrings & Jewelry

Optimized hook radius prevents slippage while maintaining sleek silhouette.

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