Robot and Roboni
Robot and Roboni redefine the everyday pencil sharpener by blending functionality with playful design. Robot, the boy, features a 360 degree rotating head, symbolizing the spinning away of worries, while its movable hands and chubby face add a touch of charm to any desk. Roboni, the girl, dressed in a skirt and bow, brings a cheerful presence with her sweet expression. Both sharpen pencils effortlessly, transforming a routine task into an uplifting experience that enhances writing and creativity.
Robot and Roboni Pencil Sharpener by hsin hung chou was highlighted as a creative example of industrial design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Robot and Roboni Pencil Sharpener won the Golden A' Design Award in Art and Stationery Supplies Design in 2025. The A' Art and Stationery Supplies Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design prize that rewards excellent design of brushes, paints, sketchbooks, pencils, pastels, easels, canvases, markers and more.
