Collection: EGOUNDESIGN

EGOUNDESIGN is an independent design studio and brand in Bologna, Italy, founded in 2020 by Tiffany Melchioni, Federico Redaelli, Edoardo Melchioni and Luca Marcadent. It designs and produces with 3D printing and an Italian supply chain from material to finished piece. Its best-known project is CENTO3: writing instruments Achille Castiglioni designed in 2001 with the architect Gianfranco Cavaglià, too complex to produce at the time and brought to life with the Fondazione Achille Castiglioni in 2021.

Shop the collection

• EGOUNDESIGN CENTO3 Trittico Writing Set by Achille Castiglioni — The complete CENTO3 set in one box: multifunction instrument, pocket fountain pen and mechanical pencil, all in Achille Castiglioni’s three-lobed shape.
• EGOUNDESIGN TRILObyME Portable Art Pencil Case, Achille Castiglioni — Achille Castiglioni’s last design, made pocket-size: a 3D-printed, three-lobed case holding a pencil, a pen, wax crayons, highlighters, an eraser and a sharpener.

The designers

Achille Castiglioni (1918–2002) — One of the great Italian designers, known for the Arco floor lamp and many Compasso d’Oro awards; CENTO3 was his last design.

Gianfranco Cavaglià — Architect and friend of Castiglioni, co-designer of the CENTO3 three-lobed section.

Frequently asked questions

What is CENTO3?

A family of 3D-printed writing instruments with a three-lobed section, designed by Achille Castiglioni and Gianfranco Cavaglià in 2001 and produced by EGOUNDESIGN since 2021.

What is the difference between TRILObyME and the TRITTICO set?

TRILObyME is a 10.5 cm pocket case with six tools inside; TRITTICO is the boxed set of the three CENTO3 instruments, including a pocket fountain pen.

Where are EGOUNDESIGN pieces made?

In Italy, 3D-printed one piece at a time.

What awards has EGOUNDESIGN received?

The awards EGOUNDESIGN lists include the Archiproducts Design Award 2021, the SaloneSatellite Award 2024 and selection for the ADI Design Index.

Are EGOUNDESIGN pieces good gifts? (our advice)

Yes: both come gift boxed and suit architects, designers, illustrators and students.

Trade pricing for design professionals

Interior designers, architects and contractors can apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on EGOUNDESIGN and the rest of our catalog; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day.