Ocean Current Emblem V2｜More Words, A New Double-Sided Design

Ocean Current Emblem V2｜更多文字、全新雙面設計

Ocean Current Emblem V2｜More Words, A New Double-Sided Design

1. 原本只是想做幾片小吊飾……

It Started as a Small 3D Printing Project...

最初的 Ocean Current Emblem，是以六角形、青海波（Seigaiha）紋樣，以及兩字毛筆書法為核心，製作的一系列 3D 列印吊飾。

第一版包含六組文字，並透過不同的文字底板與配色配置，探索使用單噴嘴 FDM 印表機製作多色裝飾品的可能性。

經過 Prusa MK4 實際列印後，青海波的細密紋路與中文字都順利呈現在實體作品上。

原本以為事情就這樣告一段落……

結果，新的文字組合陸續出現，設計也開始有了其他想法。

於是，第二版就這樣誕生了。XD

這次的更新有兩個主要方向：

• 文字系列從 6 組擴充至 13 組。

• 新增正反兩面都有文字的 DueFace 2Color 設計，並延續原本的三色款式。

The original Ocean Current Emblem was a series of 3D-printed hexagonal charms featuring traditional Seigaiha wave patterns and two-character brush-style Chinese lettering.

Version 1 included six text designs, with different background and color configurations exploring the possibilities of multi-color printing on a single-nozzle FDM printer.

After printing the designs on a Prusa MK4, both the intricate wave patterns and Chinese lettering were successfully reproduced in physical form.

That seemed like a good place to stop...

But then more text combinations appeared, and a few new design ideas followed.

And that's how Version 2 happened. XD

This update focuses on two major changes:

• The collection expands from 6 to 13 text designs.

• A new double-sided DueFace 2Color design joins the collection, alongside an updated version of the original three-color style.

2. 文字系列擴充：從六組到十三組

Expanded Collection: From 6 to 13 Designs

這些文字來自台灣不同地方的應援文化，結合人物姓名、諧音、地方意象，以及希望傳達的祝福與理念。

有些是實際使用的應援名稱，有些則取自較長的口號，轉化為適合吊飾尺寸的兩字設計。

它們並非全部來自同一套官方命名系統，而是各地不同創意的集合。

原有六組｜Original Six Designs

新增七組｜Seven New Designs

十三組文字，涵蓋台灣十二個縣市。

其中「洋流」「朝流」「暖流」「欣潮」都帶有水流或潮流的意象，與青海波圖案形成有趣的呼應。

而「杰伴」「童行」「換欣」「妃揚」等文字，則透過中文諧音，讓簡短的兩個字承載更多意義。

對這套設計而言，每一組文字不只是更換字型，而是在相同的六角形框架中，加入不同地方的故事。

These thirteen designs now represent twelve cities and counties across Taiwan.

Each two-character phrase draws inspiration from local support communities, personal names, wordplay, or meaningful expressions.

Some phrases are used directly in public support activities, while others are shortened adaptations of longer slogans to fit the charm format. They should not all be interpreted as official campaign slogans.

Several designs, including 洋流, 朝流, 暖流, and 欣潮, share imagery related to currents, flowing water, or waves, creating a natural connection with the Seigaiha pattern.

Others, such as 杰伴, 童行, 換欣, and 妃揚, use Chinese wordplay to convey companionship, change, and encouragement.

The interesting part is that each design keeps the same overall visual identity while expressing a different local story.

3. 全新設計：DueFace 2Color

New Design: DueFace 2Color

這次改版最大的變化，就是新增了 DueFace 2Color。

與第一版主要呈現單面文字的設計不同，DueFace 將文字延伸至吊飾的正反兩面。

即使吊飾翻轉，也能看到相同主題的文字設計。

這個版本採用三層結構，以雙色列印為主要設計方向。

設計重點包括：

• 正反兩面皆有文字，不再只有單面主視覺。

• 三層式結構，形成雙面可閱讀的吊飾。

• 以雙色列印為主要配置，讓圖案與文字保持清楚的對比。

• 若希望有不同的配色效果，也可以自行在切片軟體中安排三色列印。

這次的改變不只是增加另一面的細節，而是讓吊飾在實際使用時，即使自然翻轉，也不會失去文字識別。

當然，對設計者而言，這也代表原本只需要處理一面的細節，現在正反兩面都不能放過了。XD

The biggest structural addition in Version 2 is DueFace 2Color.

Unlike the original primarily single-sided design, DueFace features lettering on both the front and back.

The design remains readable even when the charm flips over during everyday use.

This version uses a three-layer structure, with two-color printing as its primary configuration.

Key features include:

• Lettering on both sides, rather than a single decorative face.

• A three-layer construction designed for double-sided readability.

• A two-color printing approach for clear contrast between the lettering and surrounding details.

• Users who prefer additional color variation can arrange their own three-color printing setup in their slicer.

The goal is simple: the charm should still have something to show, whichever side happens to be facing outward.

Of course, this also means that instead of worrying about the details on one side, the designer now has to worry about both sides. XD

4. 經典款延續：3Color Ver2

Classic Design Continued: 3Color Ver2

除了新增雙面款之外，原本的單面三色設計也繼續保留，並更新為 3Color Ver2。

這個版本延續第一版的核心構圖：

• 六角形雙重邊框

• 日本傳統青海波紋樣

• 中央直排毛筆字

• 以不同高度安排多色列印效果

相較於 DueFace 2Color，3Color Ver2 更著重於單面的完整構圖與裝飾效果。

這次主要將新的七組文字納入設計，使原有視覺風格能夠延伸到更多地區與不同的文字組合。

因此，V2 不再只有一種呈現方式。

DueFace 2Color 強調正反兩面的文字識別。

3Color Ver2 則延續青海波、文字與多色細節共同構成的單面視覺效果。

同樣的六角形，同樣的波紋與中文字，卻可以展現兩種不同的設計方向。

Alongside the new double-sided design, the original single-sided three-color style continues as 3Color Ver2.

It retains the essential visual elements of Version 1:

• A double-bordered hexagonal shape

• Traditional Japanese Seigaiha wave patterns

• Vertically arranged brush-style Chinese lettering

• Multi-color effects achieved through different printing heights

While DueFace 2Color focuses on readability from both sides, 3Color Ver2 emphasizes the complete decorative composition on a single face.

The main update is the addition of seven new text designs, extending the established visual style across a wider collection.

Version 2 therefore offers two different approaches:

DueFace 2Color focuses on double-sided lettering and visibility.

3Color Ver2 continues the original decorative style, combining waves, typography, and color into a single-sided composition.

The same hexagonal theme, the same wave patterns, and the same lettering concept — now expressed in two different ways.