Skrol
Skrol is designed to be the perfect portable art companion. It features a bent plywood pencil case and a roll-up leather drawing surface. It is available in two different models, the Skrol and the Skrol Cortina, each featuring hardwood accents and genuine Italian leather. It was designed by Pro
Not Just a Concept
Skrol was manufactured by hand in a limited run of eighteen units and sold in the Link Gallery at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Art and Design. Skrol proved very popular amongst students and teachers, successfully selling out in less than a week.
Drawing on the Go
The center core of Skrol is a hinged case, perfect for storing art supplies. It is constructed from bent plywood and features maple or walnut accents at either end. The leather drawing board provides a sturdy drawing surface that can be used anywhere.
Portable Portfolio
The leather drawing surface can be wrapped around the center core of Skrol for easy transportation. In addition, drawings can be wrapped up with the drawing board, keeping them safe from the elements.
Meticulously Crafted
Every Skrol was constructed by hand, each one receiving personal attention to ensure perfect fit and finish.
A Sum of Its Parts
Each Skrol is constructed from one piece of genuine Italian leather, two half round bent plywood pieces, two endcaps, sixteen wooden slats, and forty-two screws.
Point of Purchase
All eighteen units were sold over the course of a week in the Link Gallery at the University of Illinois. Each one came with an instruction insert, a leather keychain, and a lifetime warranty.
Instruction insert
Hand drawn instruction insert included with each unit explaining how to properly take advantage of Skrol's features.
Concept Renderings
Original Skrol concept used a plastic pencil case along with the wood and leather drawing board. This was eventually changed to a plywood case to reduce production costs and create a better product synergy. Designed in SolidWorks and rendered in KeyShot.
