2023 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Fully automatic pencil sharpener

Entrant Company

Guangzhou YouXiang cultural products co. LTD

Category

Product Design - Educational Tools / Teaching Aids / Learning Devices

Client's Name

Guangzhou YouXiang cultural products co. LTD

Country / Region

China

This fully automatic pencil sharpener features a sleek rocket-inspired design, and has been revolutionized to overcome the typical drawbacks of manual models, such as extended sharpening times, complex operation, the loss or misplacement of USB charging cables, and the insertion slot causing messes in backpacks. It provides a comprehensive and efficient sharpening solution for users' diverse needs.
Launched by MAOTAIZI, an up-and-coming brand forging ahead in the stationery and e-education sectors, this fully automatic pencil sharpener strikes a balance between style and practicality. Its rocket-inspired design is both chic and endearing, igniting children's passion and dreams for technology and innovation. Its extra-large adjustable insertion hole aptly fits pencils with diameters ranging from 7-12mm. Additionally, it allows for stepless adjustment of nib sharpness levels to meet users' diverse preferences. It can even accommodate pencils as short as 6.5mm. Furthermore, this sharpener impresses with its automatic feed and ejection capabilities, completing a sharpening cycle in just 2 seconds without any manual effort. In essence, this pencil sharpener offers a 2-in-1 solution that combines variable sharpness settings with full automation.
Thoughtfully crafted, this pencil sharpener comes with a pop-up lid to prevent pencil shavings from smearing other items when carried. Its base is designed with a concealed compartment specifically for storing the USB charging cable, adding to its user-friendliness. It supports rapid 2-hour charge for increased efficiency and is built to last over 10,000 uses. Beyond durability, it also boasts multiple safety features such as an automatic power cut-off when its twist-off top is unintentionally opened and an overheating protection mechanism, highlighting its user-centric design.

Credits

Zuquan Zhou
Jiaming Xu
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