Corner Pocket Biljart Kalkhouder troch Tamas Fekete

Corner Pocket Biljart Kalkhouder troch Tamas Fekete is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2025 A' Design Award yn Izer yn de kompetysje-kategory Sportartikelen, Fitness en Rekreaasje-apparatuer Ûntwerp.

IzerSportartikelen· 2025

Corner Pocket Biljart Kalkhouder

troch Tamas Fekete

Klant: Openend Design Ltd.

A' Design Award yn Izer Winner yn de kategory Sportartikelen

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Ferifiearre Priiswinner

Ferifiearje Prisstatus foar #169869

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It Untwerp

Oer Corner Pocket Biljart Kalkhouder

Chalk Tyme Corner Pocket is in magnetyske kalkhouder dy't om 'e pols droegen wurdt en dy't keukalk konstant tagonklik hâldt tidens it spyljen. It ûntwerp befettet in behuzing dy't befêstige wurdt oan elk standert 20 mm horloazjebantsje, mei in ôfheakbere kalkhouder dy't magnetysk boppe-op befêstige wurdt. Twa neodymium magneten soargje foar in fêste mar maklik los te meitsjen ferbining. Kalk wurdt op plak hâlden troch wrjiuwing en kin fan ûnderen ôf ferfongen wurde mei de punt fan in keu. Ferwikselber houders stypje ferskate kalkmurken en diameters. It is oanpasbier yn materiaal, oerflakôfwurking en kleur, en biedt in reeks fan estetiske fariaasjes.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Izer

Corner Pocket Biljart Kalkhouder is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan Corner Pocket Biljart Kalkhouder wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. Corner Pocket Biljart Kalkhouder wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.

Efter it Untwerp

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Credits, teamleden en technyske details levere troch de ûntwerper.

Unike Eigenskippen: Corner Pocket is an intuitive, wrist-worn magnetic billiard chalk holder designed to transform how players access and carry their chalk during a game. It accommodates various chalk shapes and offers a wide range of customization options in colors, materials, and finishes. Two strong neodymium magnets securely attach the holder to the housing, ensuring stability while allowing effortless removal by sliding the chalk holder sideways. The chalk is held in place by friction and can be easily replaced by pushing it out through a bottom opening using a cue stick. The housing is compatible with any 20 mm watch strap and features interchangeable holders to fit different chalk shapes and brands.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: Housing Dimensions: 46 x 51 x 13 mm
Chalk Holder Dimensions: 33 x 33 x 19 mm
Assembled Unit Without Straps: 46 x 51 x 28 mm
Strap Compatibility: Standard 20 mm watch strap
Labels: Magnetic billiard chalk holder, wrist chalk holder, 3D-printed chalk holder, pool chalk accessory, billiard equipment, cue sports gear, magnetic pool accessory, ergonomic chalk holder, billiard accessory, watch-style chalk holder
Produksjetechnology: The design blends the aesthetics of wristwatches and pool tables, with a shape reminiscent of a watch housing and the corner pocket of a billiard table. 3D printing was chosen to allow cost-effective production without expensive tooling. Prototyping began with watch parts and magnets to refine functionality before aesthetic development. After testing various 3D printing methods, an optimal solution was chosen for cost efficiency and various color and finishing options, enabling scalable production.
Untwerpútdaging: The biggest challenge was designing an assembly that securely locked strong magnets in place without screws or glue while ensuring easy assembly. Extensive trial and error led to a three-part interlocking system. The second challenge was cost-effective manufacturing, requiring an in-depth exploration of CNC machining and 3D printing. The goal was to find a method that allowed multiple finishing and coloring options, enabling the creation of different product ranges, including higher-end models.
Undersyk: User-centered research revealed that players chalk less due to inaccessibility, affecting shot accuracy. Common waist-level holders had multiple flaws, including staining clothing and being knocked off during play. Observations and feedback highlighted the need for a wearable solution. Prototyping confirmed wrist placement as non-disruptive. SLS 3D printing was chosen for cost-efficiency, durability, and customization, enabling future product expansion and bridging sports gear with wearables.
Ynspiraasje: This project was born from the desire to create an alternative, intuitive way to keep cue chalk within reach during a billiards match. Traditional chalk holders typically clip to the waist or pocket, which isn’t always convenient, especially when moving around the table or leaning over for a shot. Chalk often gets left behind, misplaced, or disrupts the rhythm of play. Corner Pocket offers a new alternative by relocating the chalk to the wrist, where it's always visible, always accessible, and never in the way. The design draws inspiration from the convenience and wearability of wristwatches, as well as the structural form of a pool table’s corner pocket.
Projektdoer: The project started in March 2023 in Rotterdam and finished in January 2024 in Rotterdam
Operaasjestreamferrin: Worn like a watch, the holder secures the chalk by friction. Simply push it in to lock it in place. To use, the player slides the holder to the side, effortlessly disengaging it from the magnetic pull. After chalking, place it back in the housing where the magnet attracts it to its position. Chalk can be replaced by pushing it out through the bottom opening with a cue stick. Interchangeable holders allow compatibility with different chalk sizes and shapes.
Patinten: Patented. US12186650B2. Randy William Carville. 2022. United States.
Copyright belongs to Chalk Tyme Billiard Accessories, 2024-2025
Teamleden: Tamás Fekete
Ofbyldingskrediten: Image #1: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Image #2: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Image #3: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Image #4: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Image #5: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.

Video Credits: Animation by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.