Ocean Current Emblem

🌊 洋流與同行者｜6 × 4 青海波六角吊飾

Ocean Current & Friends｜6 × 4 Seigaiha Hexagonal Charms

6 組文字 × 4 種設計配置 = 24 種組合

6 Text Designs × 4 Configurations = 24 Variations

🇹🇼 Designed in Taiwan

🌊 設計理念｜About This Project

🇹🇼 中文

一開始，只是想做個「洋流」的小吊飾。

既然要做，就希望它不只是簡單的文字浮雕，而是一個具有完整視覺設計、方便大量列印，也適合日常攜帶的小作品。

因此，我選擇日本傳統的**青海波（Seigaiha）**作為主要裝飾元素。

青海波由層層交疊的弧線構成，象徵綿延不絕的波浪，也帶有平穩、幸福與祝福持續延伸的吉祥寓意。

搭配日本傳統龜甲紋意象的尖頂六角形、雙重外框，以及帶有毛筆書寫感的中文字體，形成這套設計。

然後，事情就失控了。

原本只有「洋流」，後來又增加了五組文字。

接著開始研究三色、四色、文字底板、浮雕高度，以及不同的圖案配置。

最後變成：

6 組文字 × 4 種設計配置 = 24 種組合。

工程師做個小吊飾，最後總是會變成設計實驗。XD

🇬🇧 English

It all started with a simple idea: making a small charm featuring the Chinese characters 洋流 (Ocean Current).

But instead of creating just another embossed text tag, I wanted something with a complete visual identity—something suitable for everyday use and efficient batch printing.

The design incorporates Seigaiha (青海波), a traditional Japanese wave pattern.

Its overlapping semicircular waves symbolize continuity, peace, and enduring good fortune.

Combined with a pointed hexagonal silhouette inspired by traditional Japanese turtle-shell crests, double-line borders, and brush-style Chinese calligraphy, the design gradually took shape.

And then things got a little out of hand.

One text design became six.

Then came experiments with three-color and four-color printing, different center-panel configurations, embossing heights, and printing efficiency.

Eventually, the project evolved into:

6 text designs × 4 configurations = 24 possible combinations.

Apparently, when an engineer tries to make a simple charm, it inevitably turns into a design experiment. XD

🔷 六組文字｜Six Text Designs

🇹🇼 中文

本系列包含六組文字，靈感來自台灣不同縣市的選戰口號、支持者社群應援用語，以及相關延伸創作。

以上英文僅用於表達創作意涵，並非官方英文口號。

六組文字採用統一的六角形框架與青海波圖案，讓不同文字仍然具有一致的系列辨識度。

🇬🇧 English

This collection features six different Chinese text designs inspired by local election campaigns, community-created slogans, and creative wordplay from different cities and counties in Taiwan.

The English descriptions represent the intended meanings rather than official campaign translations.

All six designs share the same geometric framework and Seigaiha wave pattern, creating a consistent visual identity while preserving their individual meanings.

This is an independently created collection and is not an official campaign product.

🎨 四種設計配置｜Four Design Configurations

🇹🇼 中文

為了兼顧美術表現、文字辨識度與列印效率，本系列規劃四種配置。

中央文字底板保留與否，不只是視覺選擇。

它同時會影響文字與青海波之間的關係、局部幾何結構，以及實際列印效果。

保留底板的版本，能讓中文字在較單純的背景上呈現，提升文字辨識度。

取消底板的版本，則讓文字與青海波直接結合，呈現更緊密的圖案構成。

三色與四色版本則分別探索不同的配色層次與列印效率。

四種配置各有特色，沒有絕對的最佳版本。

🇬🇧 English

Four configurations were developed to explore the balance between visual appearance, text readability, and printing efficiency.

The variations combine two color options—three or four colors—with two center-panel designs: solid or open.

The solid center panel provides a clean background for the Chinese calligraphy, improving readability.

The open version allows the wave pattern to interact more directly with the lettering, creating a more integrated composition.

The three-color and four-color versions also explore different visual effects and production efficiency.

These differences affect not only the appearance but also the geometry and printing behavior.

Each configuration has its own characteristics, and there is no single best version.

⚙ 針對 FDM 列印設計｜Designed for FDM Printing

🇹🇼 中文

本作品並非單純將圖片轉換成 STL。

設計流程從 2D 向量圖形開始，經過 DXF 幾何整理，再建立不同高度的 3D 模型。

設計時特別考慮了一般 FDM 印表機常見的 0.4 mm 噴嘴，盡可能讓中文字筆畫、青海波及雙重外框都能實際列印。

多色版本利用 Z 軸高度差，配合切片軟體的換料功能完成。

因此，即使沒有 MMU 或多工具頭，也能製作三色或四色作品。

🇬🇧 English

This model was not created by simply converting an image into an STL file.

The design process started with 2D vector artwork, followed by DXF geometry preparation and 3D CAD modeling.

The geometry was developed with a standard 0.4 mm FDM nozzle in mind, particularly for the Chinese calligraphy, repeating wave patterns, and double borders.

The multicolor effect is achieved through different Z heights and scheduled filament changes.

No MMU or multi-tool system is required.

A regular single-nozzle FDM printer can produce the three-color and four-color versions using manual filament changes.

📐 模型規格｜Model Specifications

🖨 列印設定｜Print Settings

🇹🇼 中文

開發與切片測試設備：Original Prusa MK4

建議使用 PLA、0.4 mm 噴嘴及 0.20 mm 層高。

模型設計為平放列印，不需要支撐材。

三色版本需要兩次換料，四色版本需要三次換料。

請依實際模型的 Z 軸高度，在 PrusaSlicer 或其他切片軟體中設定換色位置。

由於模型包含較細的中文字筆畫與青海波曲線，建議先進行少量試印，確認文字辨識度與表面品質，再開始大量列印。

🇬🇧 English

Developed and sliced for the Original Prusa MK4.

Recommended settings:

• Material: PLA

• Nozzle: 0.4 mm

• Layer Height: 0.20 mm

• Supports: None

• Orientation: Flat on the build plate

• Color Changes: 2 for three-color versions, 3 for four-color versions

Use the color-change function in PrusaSlicer or your preferred slicer to schedule filament changes at the appropriate Z heights.

Due to the fine calligraphy strokes and detailed wave patterns, I recommend printing a small test batch before attempting full-plate production.

🏭 批次列印｜Batch Printing

🇹🇼 中文

除了單件列印，本作品也特別考慮了小批量製作。

在 Original Prusa MK4 的列印平台上，透過六角形交錯排列，目前可以配置：

23 片／盤。

PrusaSlicer 理想時間估算如下：

以上為切片軟體預估時間，尚未包含實際操作時的人工換料等待、取件與重新啟動時間。

在同一盤列印多件作品時，所有模型可以共用相同的換色高度，因此不會因為列印數量增加，就需要逐件換料。

這也是整套設計特別考慮的生產方式。

🇬🇧 English

This collection was also designed with small-batch production in mind.

Using a staggered hexagonal arrangement, the Original Prusa MK4 build plate can accommodate:

23 charms per batch.

Estimated PrusaSlicer printing times:

These are slicer estimates, excluding additional time for manual filament changes, removing finished parts, and preparing the next batch.

One important advantage of batch printing is that all 23 models share the same color-change heights.

In other words, printing more charms does not require additional filament changes for each individual piece.

This makes the design particularly suitable for producing small giveaways and sharing them with friends.

🌊 最後｜Final Words

🇹🇼 中文

這個作品從一個很簡單的念頭開始：

把「洋流」兩個字，做成一個具有日本傳統美術風格的小吊飾。

沒想到從單一文字設計，逐漸發展成六組文字、四種配置，以及一場關於 FDM 多色列印的工程實驗。

從視覺構圖、文字筆畫、浮雕高度，到不同配色與批次列印效率，每個細節都經過反覆調整。

希望大家印得開心，也玩得開心。

讓創作像洋流一樣，持續流動。

🇬🇧 English

This project started with a simple idea:

Turning the Chinese characters "洋流" (Ocean Current) into a small charm inspired by traditional Japanese artwork.

What began as a single design gradually evolved into six text variations, four configurations, and an engineering experiment in multicolor FDM printing.

From visual composition and calligraphy details to embossing heights, color combinations, and batch printing efficiency, the design went through several rounds of refinement.

I hope you enjoy printing these charms as much as I enjoyed developing them.

Let creativity keep flowing, just like the ocean currents.

🇹🇼 Designed in Taiwan.