Volta
Supernovas by Paula Cademartori

Launched in July 2020 in collaboration with the London-Milan based company Supernovas, Volta was inspired by geometric forms and modular compositions, resulting in a collection of seven collectible tableware and stationery pieces designed to bring bold shapes and vibrant colors into domestic and working spaces.

“The collection was born from shapes that I had in mind. I put all of them together and ‘magically’ they transformed into new forms and textures. They worked both as functional products and stand out pieces.”

While Muito Grande and Grande were conceived as sculptural decorative pieces that could also be used as vases, Maior and Menor featured compact compartments designed to hold personal or office essentials such as pens, clips, crayons, and notes. Médio functioned as a versatile storage box for everyday objects, from work tools and cables to children’s toys, while Raso served as a tray for small essentials including keys, wallets, and earphones. Completing the collection, Pinça reinterpreted the traditional clip through a playful and contemporary design approach. Each model was available in both monochromatic finishes and mixed color combinations, creating a palette of twelve different variations.

Volta reflected Paula Cademartori’s industrial design background and her interest in creating objects that combine aesthetics, functionality, and emotional connection. As her first fully sustainable design project, it transformed plastic waste into multifunctional objects through 3D-printing technology, using 100% recycled and recyclable PETG plastic within a circular and innovative production process.

A floral arrangement of colorful orange and yellow flowers in a textured turquoise vase, placed on a stack of books about sustainability and recycling, on a gray surface with purple bowls to the left and a red chili pepper on the right.
A person's hand holding scissors trimming a red dahlia flower in a white textured flower pot, with green foliage and purple flowers, on a white table against a plain light gray wall.
A turquoise 3D-printed object resembling a heart with intricate layered design and open sections, placed on a plain light gray background.

Grande
Volta
Supernovas by Paula Cademartori


225 x 195 x 120 mm
500 gr
Waste transformed: the equivalent of 50 PET bottles of plastic waste


White 3D printed letter 'G' sculpture with a wavy, striped texture on a plain light background.

Muito Grande
Volta
Supernovas by Paula Cademartori


325 x 265 x 160 mm
750 gr
Waste transformed: the equivalent of 50 PET bottles of plastic waste


Colorful potted plant with orange and yellow flowers on a desk with stacked books and a bowl of oranges.
A collection of kitchen utensils in a blue and white container on a gray countertop. The utensils include a black spatula, a black spoon with a marbled pattern, a red-handled whisk, and two wooden utensils. There are green onions and a yellow pepper in the background.

Maior
Volta
Supernovas by Paula Cademartori


177 x 137 x 120 mm
210 gr
Waste transformed: equivalent of 21 PET bottles of plastic waste


Medio
Volta
Supernovas by Paula Cademartori


225 x 195 x 140 mm
500 gr
Waste transformed: equivalent of 50 PET bottles of plastic waste


Menor
Volta
Supernovas by Paula Cademartori


156 x 117 x 90 mm
160 gr
Waste transformed: equivalent of 16 PET bottles of plastic waste


Raso
Volta
Supernovas by Paula Cademartori


184 x 184 x 30 mm
85 gr
Waste transformed: equivalent of 8,5 PET bottles of plastic waste


Pinça
Volta
Supernovas by Paula Cademartori


100 x 80 x 4 mm
15 gr
Waste transformed: equivalent of 1,5 PET bottles of plastic waste


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