"Let's be real for a second. Pencil sharpeners are usually the most boring things on your desk. They sit there, doing their one job, looking completely utilitarian and forgettable. But Fallah decided to flip that script entirely. What if your pencil sharpener could also be a desk toy? What if the simple act of sharpening your pencil could bring a little joy to your workspace?"
"The design itself is pretty striking. Picture a spinning top with those gorgeous, swooping curves that make you want to reach out and give it a whirl. The body comes in eye-catching color combinations like a deep blue that fades into vibrant orange, or sleek all-black and white versions. It's the kind of object that doesn't hide in your desk drawer but sits proudly on display, adding a pop of personality to your space."
Ferfereh is a spinning-top-shaped pencil sharpener that doubles as a desk toy and decorative object. Maryam Fallah developed the design over six months as a student project at Haute École Arc in Switzerland while studying industrial design engineering. The final form marries playful, swooping curves with functional engineering: two main pieces screw together and a reservoir inside catches shavings. Multiple colorways include deep blue fading into vibrant orange and sleek black-and-white options. Extensive sketching and shape exploration ranged from traditional tops to abstract swan-like figures before settling on the iconic top form that both sharpens and spins.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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