Zero Zero One, The International Dialing Code For Plastic Buddha Style.

Plastic Buddha Inc. (PBID) is proud to announce the release of the Zero Zero One pen for Acme Writing Tools of Hawaii, USA. Named Zero Zero One, after the international dialing code for Canada. Plastic Buddha is the first Canadian design studio to design for ACME.

Winnipeg, Canada (PRWEB) April 5, 2004 --Plastic Buddha Inc. (PBID) is proud to announce the release of the Zero Zero One pen for Acme Writing Tools of Hawaii, USA. Named Zero Zero One, after the international dialing code for Canada, the pen references contemporary societys obsession and reliance on technology while maintaining a connection with its past. The pen's graphic binary language of bronze zeros and ones subtly form an underlying baroque pattern on a light blue background invoking our technology-centered present society while recalling the past.

Plastic Buddhas response to the present design environment has been described as 'form and function grudge match. Our work is about restructuring the language of meaning that stems from culture, history, aesthetics, function and social interaction to provoke dialogue and possibility," says Craig Alun Smith, Creative Director at Plastic Buddha.

The writing tools of Acme Studios are created to commemorate the artistic achievements of the 20th century's greatest contemporary artists, architects and designers. Expertly crafted with state-of-the-art components manufactured in Germany, each model is available in both rollerball and fountain pen styles and comes in its own impressive presentation case.

Acme Studios pens: From the fanciful figures of Keith Haring to the functional simplicity and elegance of Frank Lloyd Wright designs, a pen from Acme Studios is a testament to the art and incomparable skill of these current day masters who have shaped style and expression to capture the very essence of eclectic culture. Among the many artists, architects and designers honored by Acme Writing Tools include Alessandro Mendini, Andree Putnam, Constantin Boym, Charles and Ray Eames, Karim Rashid, Kenny Scharf, Michael Graves and Nancy Wolff.

Ordering information and images of the pen are available at: www.acmestudio.com

About Plastic Buddha (PBID)

Plastic Buddha is one of the most internationally successful Canadian design firms today, building a reputation for pioneering highly distinctive product design and brand strategy. Since its inception in 1998, Plastic Buddha has developed products including household and contract furnishings, office systems, lighting, sporting goods, lifestyle products, public installations and packaging for clients in North America and Europe. Their work has been exhibited in museums, fine art galleries and living rooms throughout the world.

About ACME Studio

ACME is an international product design company, which produces and markets writing instruments, stationery accessories, watches, mens silk ties, mens accessories, and other design objects. Its products are the result of cooperation with the worlds leading architects, designers, artists, foundations, estates and institutions. ACMEs attitude has also had results on architecture; On the ACME grounds, Italian master designer/architect Ettore Sottsass has designed and created a house, and will soon be adding two more buildings.

CONTACT FOR MEDIA AND ANALYSIS:

Craig Alun Smith
President / Creative Director
Plastic Buddha Inc.

Tel: (204) 452-3131
622- 70 Arthur Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1G7
info@plasticbuddha.com
www.plasticbuddha.com