Who would’ve thought that a little restaurant supply company on the outskirts of Vegas would be the one to innovate the humble crayon? Thinking beyond color, Classy-Kids has created the triangular-shaped crayon, the Crayangle - the only crayon that doesn’t roll off tables. (And if you’ve ever tried to entertain your kids with the restaurant’s kiddie menu and three-pack of crayons, you know exactly how important this is!) An added benefit: the triangular shape is easier for small, pudgy hands to grip.
While this isn’t exactly an innovation to set the world on fire, it’s amazing what the power of design can do to improve everyday items that have been around, unchanged for decades. Why not pledge to view the world with fresh eyes, looking for the little problems & work arounds you’ve simply put up with over the years? Imagine where a little design innovation could make all the difference.
January 16th, 2007 at 9:11 am
Actually Crayola has had an anti-roll crayon for a number of years, though it probably hasn’t been marketed widely outside of education.
The triangular crayon is also a superior ergonomic shape to help develop proper grip.