The Pulse pen, designed by Leila Ensaniat, is a writing instrument that appears to float on the desk and has received the Golden A’ Design Award in the 3D Printed Forms and Products category. Ensaniat describes it as a “floating pen” inspired by the effortless drift of clouds, and its sculptural silhouette reflects this concept while still functioning as a writing tool. The object was created for her brand N I L A, which focuses on integrating purposeful design into everyday objects.
Pulse combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary form-making. The body features biomorphic surface patterns that were produced through lost wax casting in metals such as aluminum, silver, bronze, and gold, a technique more commonly found in jewelry and fine art than in conventional pen design. The pen’s shape is calibrated to feel comfortable in the hand, with weight and balance considered to support everyday writing.
Image Credit: Leila Ensaniat
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Artistic Office Tools
- Artistic office tools leverage artistic design elements and craftsmanship to transform everyday items like pens into visually unique and functional artworks.
- Floating Design Aesthetics
- Floating design aesthetics create the illusion of suspension, adding a modern and ethereal touch to conventional product designs.
- Biomorphic Pattern Innovations
- Biomorphic pattern innovations integrate organic forms and structures into product design, drawing inspiration from natural elements to create visually intriguing items.
Sectors Adopting This
- Luxury Stationery
- The luxury stationery industry blends high-end materials and unique designs to elevate everyday writing instruments into premium, status-symbol products.
- 3D Printed Products
- The 3D printed products industry expands capabilities by combining traditional craftsmanship with advanced printing technologies to create complex and bespoke designs.
- Jewelry-inspired Stationery
- Jewelry-inspired stationery utilizes techniques and materials from jewelry making, such as lost wax casting, to produce intricate and high-quality writing tools.
