Chalk Pebbles Stationery by Rui Huang |
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| DESIGN NAME: Chalk Pebbles PRIMARY FUNCTION: Stationery INSPIRATION: Bring the pebble elements of nature indoors to arouse curiosity and closeness to nature in educational scenes. The unique texture and color changes of natural pebbles are retained in shape and material, allowing children to directly feel the beauty of nature through playing. Environmentally friendly, edible raw materials and degradable packaging are used, which are friendly to the environment and concerned about children's safety. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Chalk Pebbles is designed with the concept of nature as a teaching tool, inspired by the natural shapes of riverbed pebbles. Each piece features irregular textures and vibrant color bands made from vegetable-based pigments. With seven hardness levels, children can explore tactile gradients, revealing hidden color layers. The chalk also doubles as a watercolor medium when moistened. Chalk Pebbles reconnects children with nature in a poetic way, offering low-tech, high-sensory interaction in the digital age. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Paint directly onto rough surfaces. Break apart and paint onto rough surfaces. Smudge painted areas with a wet brush for a watercolor effect. Use Chalk Pebbles or break them apart for free-building play. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project runs from March 2024 to February 2025 in Xiamen, China |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The components of this product are edible fruit and vegetable powders. The pebbles are made using a molding process with food-safe materials, combining starch and powdered pigments for adjustable hardness. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Individual: 56mmx42mmx23mm, 40mmx35mmx20mm, 50mmx38mmx18mm, 59mmx30mmx21mm, 58mmx26mmx21mm, 62mmx34mmx26mm, 70mmx50mmx25mm Packaging: 264x142mm TAGS: Stationery, natural materials, tactile experience, fine motor skills, children's development, eco-friendly design, sensory play, educational tools, hand-eye coordination, creative exploration RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Chalk Pebbles reimagines traditional chalk through nature-inspired design, combining edible vegetable pigments and riverbed pebble morphology to create a multi-sensory chalk for children. Through naturalistic observation, material testing, and questionnaire from 28 users，Open-ended interactions deepen children’s connection to ecological cycles. Future work will scale the play-learn-renew model to broader sustainability education contexts. CHALLENGE: The biggest challenge lies in the ratio of product ingredients, because different color simulations, surface textures, and hardness are required, so multiple tests are needed to optimize the user experience. ADDED DATE: 2025-02-27 18:52:05 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Rui Huang IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Designer Rui Huang, ChalkPebbles, 2025. Image #2: Designer Rui Huang, ChalkPebbles, 2025. Image #3: Designer Rui Huang, ChalkPebbles, 2025. Image #4: Designer Rui Huang, ChalkPebbles, 2025. Image #5: Designer Rui Huang, ChalkPebbles, 2025. Video Credits: Designer Rui Huang, ChalkPebbles, 2025. PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights belong to Rui Huang, 2025. |
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NAME: Xiamen University of Technology PROFILE: Xiamen University of Technology (XMUT), founded in 1981 in Xiamen, Fujian Province, is a provincial public university recognized for its applied and interdisciplinary education. The university has notable strengths in engineering, design, and cultural innovation. XMUT emphasizes collaboration between industry and academia, integrating practical knowledge with research to address real-world challenges. The institution is committed to fostering innovation through its academic programs and research initiatives, contributing to both regional and global development. |
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Chalk Pebbles Stationery by Rui Huang is Winner in Art and Stationery Supplies Design Category, 2024 - 2025.· Read the interview with designer Rui Huang for design Chalk Pebbles here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Rui Huang. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Rui Huang. |
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