/INNOVATION/newswire -- COMO, CO, ITALY -- FRIDAY, 22 AUGUST 2025, 06:06 UTC+1
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CHINA -- /INNOVATION/newswire -- Oct 23, 2024
Chalk Pebbles, designed by Rui Huang in Xiamen, China, has been honored with the Bronze A' Design Award 2025 for its nature-inspired, eco-friendly chalk set that fosters sensory play and creativity in children, blending sustainable materials with educational value.
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Chalk Pebbles is a groundbreaking stationery product that reimagines traditional chalk through the lens of nature and sustainability. Developed by designer Rui Huang, this innovative set draws inspiration from the textures, shapes, and colors of riverbed pebbles, bringing the tactile beauty of the outdoors into educational environments. Each chalk piece is uniquely shaped and colored using edible fruit and vegetable powders, ensuring both safety and environmental responsibility.
Unlike conventional chalk, Chalk Pebbles offers a multi-sensory experience with seven distinct hardness levels and vibrant color bands made from vegetable-based pigments. Children are encouraged to explore tactile gradients, uncover hidden color layers, and use the chalk as a watercolor medium when moistened. This versatility not only stimulates creativity and fine motor skills but also reconnects children with nature in a poetic, low-tech way, providing a refreshing alternative to digital play.
The design process involved extensive material testing and user feedback, ensuring optimal texture, color simulation, and safety. The pebbles are produced using food-safe molding techniques, combining starch and natural pigments for adjustable hardness. The biodegradable packaging further underscores the product's commitment to sustainability. Recognized with the Bronze A' Design Award in the Art and Stationery Supplies category, Chalk Pebbles exemplifies how thoughtful design can enhance learning, creativity, and environmental awareness in children's everyday lives.
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