Qui Magnetische Penhouder by Piero Quintiliani

Qui Magnetische Penhouder by Piero Quintiliani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Zilver in Kunst- en Kantoorbenodigdheden Ontwerp Competition Category.

ZilverKunstbenodigdheden· 2021

Qui Magnetische Penhouder

by Piero Quintiliani

Client: Ozio design

A' Design Award in Zilver Winner in Kunstbenodigdheden Category

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The Design

About Qui Magnetische Penhouder

Qui is een magnetische cliphouder voor pennen en potloden. De naam betekent "hier" in het Italiaans. De clip past bij pennen en potloden van verschillende maten en bevestigt zich aan elk metalen oppervlak. Een zelfklevende magnetische schijf is inbegrepen voor niet-metalen oppervlakken, zoals een muur, een computer, een tas of een notitieboek. De behuizing is gemaakt van ABS door spuitgieten, en de metalen onderdelen zijn gesneden en met laser gegraveerd. Qui meet 38 mm in hoogte, 12 mm in breedte en 13 mm in diepte. Heldere kleuren maken de houder in één oogopslag gemakkelijk te vinden.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Zilver

Qui Magnetische Penhouder is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver, een buitengewoon prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan topontwerpen die prachtig en indrukwekkend zijn. Winnaars in Zilver zijn enorm briljante en uiterst creatieve werken die de uitmuntende expertise, het talent en de scherpzinnigheid van hun ontwerpers illustreren. Qui Magnetische Penhouder wordt verwacht een prachtig paradepaardje te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en diepgaand innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Zilver heeft gewonnen, is een hoogst opmerkelijke, bewonderde uitvinding die baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Qui Magnetische Penhouder is een zeer benijde creatie die verlangens oproept, positieve gevoelens brengt en verbazing en verwondering doet ontvlammen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Are you looking for a pen or pencil amongst the chaos of your home or office? Look no further; here is Qui. Qui (which means “here” in Italian) is a magnetic pen and pencil holder that allows you to attach them wherever you like. The adhesive metal disc can be applied to any surface. Just hook Qui to your pencil or pen and, thanks to the magnet, you can hang it wherever you want, so that you will always know where to find it.
Dimensions & Packaging: Product dimensions
Height 38mm x Width 12mm x Depth 13mm

Package dimensions
Height 76mm x Width 76mm x Depth 21mm
Tags: holder, pencil, magnetic, stationery, disc, metal, office, home, accessory, minimal, colors,
Production Technology: Injection molding of ABS, metal cut and laser engraving of the logo for the metal components
Design Challenge: We have worked to create a unique object that stands out on the stationery market for its originality and particular function. We wanted to design a product capable of surprising the user and stimulating his imagination. Among the design challenges, the most difficult one was to make the object adaptable to the different formats of pencils and pens available on the market. Numerous technical constraints have been overcome, such as assembly and quality control over the entire mass production.
Research: Although technology has invaded everyone's life, many people love to use analog products. For all these people, pens, pencils, charcoals etc. besides being useful are also objects of affection. In terms of data, despite the growing trend of digital products (notebooks, ebooks, smartpen, etc.), there is still a good part of the population that prefers paper instead of screens. With Qui we have worked to meet the needs of this particular group of people. Our intent is to give a special place to analog tools that are indispensable for activities such as reading, writing, drawing, studying, etc.
Inspiration: Leisure represents the time in which we are free to devote ourselves to our passions and interests. In order to regain our perspective on the world and to truly be ourselves, we often have to escape the constant flow of everyday worries. This is what inspires us: the time a person dedicates to himself, deciding to ignore, at least for a little while, the frenzy of an increasingly fast-paced and stressful world. A world which has ended up making us feel more often dissatisfied than truly connected to our needs.
Project Duration: The project started in November 2019 in Pisa and finished in September 2020 in Pisa.
Operation Flow: The magnetic clip fits your pen or pencil and allows it to stick to any metal surface. For non-metallic surfaces - for example, if you want to clip the pen to your diary or agenda - Qui comes complete with an adhesive magnetic disk that can be attached to any surface: on a wall, on a computer, on a bag or on a notebook. With Qui your pens and pencils are always where you want to find them, with the benefit of a splash of color that makes it easier to spot them at a glance.
Patents: EUIPO Registered 03/02/20 No 007654793-0001
Team Members: Design director: Piero Quintiliani
Industrial designer: Giorgio Mastropasqua
Industrial designer: Ivan Vecchia
Image Credits: COPYRIGHT Pq design studio