Hoverpen Interstellar Ballpoint Pen by Novium is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Platinum A' Design Award in Art and Stationery Supplies Design Competition Category.
PlatinumArt Supplies· 2025
Hoverpen Interstellar Ballpoint Pen
by Novium
Client: Novium
Platinum A' Design Award Winner in Art Supplies Category
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About Hoverpen Interstellar Ballpoint Pen
Hoverpen Interstellar reimagines the ballpoint pen as a functional installation art piece. This unique writing tool balances itself without electricity at a striking 23.5 degree angle, echoing Earth's axial tilt. Crafted from aircraft grade aluminum and a proprietary neodymium magnet system, its futuristic form strikes a delicate balance of precision engineering and modern artistry.
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About the Platinum A' Design Award
Hoverpen Interstellar Ballpoint Pen is a Platinum A' Design Award winner, an extremely prestigious recognition granted to truly exceptional, elegant, and magnificent designs. Platinum winners are marvels of creation, testaments to the limits of intellectual creativity, and demonstrate the unmatched professionalism and genius of their designers. These designs are expected to be the most renowned works that define the aesthetics of an era, contribute to the well-being of society, and push the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Hoverpen Interstellar Ballpoint Pen exhibits a transcendent level of excellence and unequivocally makes the world a better place with its advantageous and worthwhile characteristics. Hoverpen Interstellar Ballpoint Pen is a Platinum A' Design Award-winning work that triggers desires, inspires, excites, delights, and sparks great joy.
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- Unique Properties
- Just as Earth's gravity fades in space, the Hoverpen Interstellar defies physics. Its new ridged design makes spinning mesmerizing, with visible acceleration and deceleration. A simple twist keeps it spinning for up to 20 seconds in perfect motion. Fun to fidget with and hypnotic to watch, the Hoverpen offers entertainment during dull workdays. Spin it and ponder the mysteries of the universe as it endlessly revolves.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Hoverpen Interstellar: Height: 150mm Width: 110mm Depth: 70mm. Package: Height: 640mm Width: 208mm Depth: 113mm.
- Tags
- Hoverpen, Luxury pen, Ballpoint pen, Gift
- Production Technology
- The development and production of the Hoverpen involve numerous processes. It begins with researching magnetic configurations and testing various possibilities for levitation, followed by meticulous metal processing and fabrication. A total of 103 precise manufacturing steps are required to complete the pen. All factories involved in the production process are carefully selected from local Taiwanese manufacturers, allowing for hands-on verification to ensure the implementation and perfection of every step.
- Design Challenge
- We explored many versions to achieve the levitation effect and eventually succeeded in making the Hoverpen float at a 23 5 degree angle. The spiral often showed creases during production affecting its aesthetics. After multiple discussions with manufacturers, we achieved the final design. Another challenge was the base mold which initially required three molds. However, we optimized the process and successfully used only two molds while maintaining cost and aesthetics.
- Research
- Studies show that task switching enhances creativity and problem-solving. By alternating tasks, people improve both logical and out-of-the-box thinking. A Harvard Business Review study found that frequent micro-breaks during brainstorming lead to more idea generation. The Hoverpen was designed with this concept in mind. Imagine you're stuck on a difficult problem. You give the Hoverpen a spin, and throughout the hour, you keep spinning it. Without realizing it, you've turned your brain into an idea machine, solving the problem effortlessly.
- Inspiration
- From ancient times to the present, humanity's steps in exploring the unknown realms of the universe have never stopped. Inspired by spacecraft, sci-fi, and all things cosmos, we have created the first-ever levitating pen that integrates into daily life. It reminds people of their longing for the vast universe and the adventurous spirit of exploring the unknown. If you look up at the starry sky, the stars symbolize humanity's ultimate pursuit of the unknown. We hope that the Hoverpen Interstellar can sit on your desk, constantly reminding you that everything is possible, and accompany you in exploring your own limits.
- Project Duration
- The project began in May 2020 in Taipei, Taiwan, and continues to refine its production processes and materials. It has already been launched and sold through various global channels. In 2020, the project was honored with the Muse Design Award, and in 2022, it was recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions.
- Operation Flow
- The Hoverpen Interstellar is refillable with international standard ink, featuring Schmidt cartridges which renowned for their German-engineered luxury and precision in ballpoint pens. The design allows for easy access and effortless replacement of the pen refill.
- Team Members
- Product Design : Kuo-Hung Liang, Ming-Wei Kuo
- Image Credits
- Image#1#3#4:Photographer Ming-Wei Kuo / Image:#0#2: Choa-Hung Yin / Design: Tzu-Jung Su
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