POOLEAF: Breathing Life into Stationery

Designers Sil Gi LEE, Chang youn KANG Transform Pens into Playful Greenery

POOLEAF was born out of the designers' desire to infuse fun into the routine. The idea was to turn a pencil vase into a personal plant pot, with each POOLEAF pen representing a blade of grass. The result is a product that not only serves its primary function as a pen but also brings a sense of delight to the user. The soft silicone construction of the POOLEAF allows it to sway gently, mimicking the movement of grass in the breeze.

What sets POOLEAF apart from other designs is the meticulous attention to detail that went into its creation. The designers conducted extensive research on materials and colors to ensure that POOLEAF closely resembled real grass. Numerous prototypes were made, each with varying degrees of hardness and color, to find the perfect balance that would make POOLEAF look and feel as natural as possible.

The effort and creativity invested in the design paid off when POOLEAF was awarded the Golden A' Design Award in 2015. This prestigious award is given to designs that are remarkable, trendsetting, and reflect the designer's talent and wisdom. Winning designs are those that advance art, science, design, and technology, embodying extraordinary excellence and significantly impacting the world with their desirable characteristics.

POOLEAF is more than just a pen—it's a testament to the power of design in transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. By turning a simple writing tool into a piece of interactive art, designers Sil Gi LEE and Chang youn KANG have shown how design can bring joy and playfulness into everyday life.

With its unique design and playful nature, POOLEAF is a shining example of how design can transform the mundane into something delightful. It's not just a pen—it's a piece of art that brings a touch of nature to your desk and a smile to your face.