By Viv
PenWell
Viv, a company utilizing nature’s inspiration,
re-designing human systems.
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PenWell, A simple pen and stylus dispenser, utilizing nature to self-disinfect, bridging the gap to shield the most vulnerable.
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Our mission, to help people shape our current reality into what it should be.
25 Million+ People
in Danger
Approximately 25 million people exchange dangerous bacteria for the right to visit their doctor by using the simple pen or touchscreen in US and UK hospitals every year.
It is like we’re playing diseased hot potato every time we enter a hospital.
The Three Elements of
Biomimicry at Play in the PenWell
The pitcher-plant, giraffe, and madrona inspired our innovation blueprints:
gravity-based structures, one-way valves, life-friendly chemistries, and
bacterial-sloughing mechanisms.
No power, no toxins, no constant user error.
Ensuring Hygiene in Low-Income Hospitals | Mitigating Risks for
Vulnerable Patients
In low-income demographics, hospitals face scarce resources so struggle to ensure adequate hygiene levels. This poses a heightened risk to users, who are already more susceptible to contaminants due to their circumstances. Furthermore, the disruption caused by illness can have profound effects on the fragile life structures of individuals in these communities.