Creative Board Ikibaho cyo ku Rukuta Cyandikwaho by Hue Collection

Creative Board Ikibaho cyo ku Rukuta Cyandikwaho by Hue Collection is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma in Ibikoresho by'Inzu Competition Category.

IcyumaIbikoresho by'Inzu· 2026

Creative Board Ikibaho cyo ku Rukuta Cyandikwaho

by Hue Collection

Client: HUE Collection

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma Winner in Ibikoresho by'Inzu Category

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The Design

About Creative Board Ikibaho cyo ku Rukuta Cyandikwaho

Creative Board ni ikibaho cyandikwaho gishyirwa ku rukuta cyakozwe ku buryo bukwiranye n'amazu yo guturamo n'ahantu ho gukorera. Buri kibaho gikozwe muri porcelaine enamel yometse ku cyuma cy'umurindi uremereye kandi gitwitswe mu itanura ku bushyuhe bwo hejuru. Ubuso bwacyo bukurura ibyuma (magnetic), ntibusigara amateka y'inyandiko, ntibwinjirwamo n'ibintu, kandi burwanya ibizinga, gukomereka, ubushyuhe n'ingese. Hashobora gukoreshwa amakaramu yandika ahanagurwa yumye, ahanagurwa n'amazi ndetse n'aya neon, kandi ubuso buhanagurwa neza nta busembwa busigara. Utubaho tw'inzu ndangamurage (museum rails) dutuma gishobora gushyirwaho mu buryo butambitse cyangwa buhagaze, nk'uko bigenda ku gishushanyo cyashyizwe mu kadiri. Ibibaho bikorwa mu mubare muke kandi bishobora gutumizwa mu bipimo n'amabara byifuzwa n'umukiriya.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Creative Board Ikibaho cyo ku Rukuta Cyandikwaho ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Creative Board Ikibaho cyo ku Rukuta Cyandikwaho biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Creative Board Ikibaho cyo ku Rukuta Cyandikwaho yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Creative Board is a porcelain enamel surface fused to heavy-gauge steel, designed as functional art. Hung with museum rails horizontally or vertically, it is magnetic, ghost-free, scratch-resistant, and works with dry and wet erase markers. The non-porous, luminous surface resists staining, yellowing, heat, and corrosion while remaining easy to clean and colorfast. Produced in limited runs, Creative Boards are durable, sustainable, and customizable in size and color.
Dimensions & Packaging: Standard Creative Board dimensions: 610 mm x 762 mm x 44 mm (24 x 30 x 1.75 in). Weight approximately 18 to 20 kg. Custom sizes and colors are available. Surface: kiln fired porcelain enamel fused to heavy gauge steel. Properties: magnetic, ghost free, non porous, stain and scratch resistant, heat and chemical resistant, corrosion proof, and designed for multi generational use.
Tags: whiteboard, writable wall board, decorative wall art, magnetic board, wall panel, functional art, porcelain enamel panel, statement piece, office wall board, limited edition
Production Technology: The Creative Board is produced through a multi layered enameling process. Finely ground frit and natural metal oxides are applied to heavy gauge steel and kiln fired at high temperatures, permanently fusing enamel to the substrate. The result is a non-porous, corrosion resistant surface with vivid, non-fading color. Each piece requires skilled artisanship to achieve a flawless finish and heirloom quality.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was identifying a writable surface that allowed vivid color, was easy to clean, and would not fade, chip, peel, or ghost. Porcelain enamel was tested against other materials to achieve durable, ghost-free performance and lasting color through organic compounds. Obstacles included sustainability and fabrication precision. Collaboration with artisans confirmed porcelain enamel as viable, showing how heritage craft and research can yield sustainable, functional art for modern needs.
Research: Research explored how a common tool could be transformed into functional art. Objectives included testing porcelain enamel against other materials for durability, ghost-free writing, and vivid, lasting color. Methods combined material trials, artisan expertise, and user testing. Results showed resistance to staining, scratching, fading, and wear. Insights confirmed the value of sustainable, lasting objects that enrich spaces while rejecting throwaway culture.
Inspiration: This design was inspired by the idea of transforming a practical tool into timeless art. Guided by modernist color theory and the enduring qualities of porcelain enamel, it reflects a belief that utility should also inspire. Handcrafted by artisans, each board is fused to heavy-gauge steel through a multi-layered process using natural metal oxides. The result is vivid, non-fading color, a smooth, resilient surface, and heirloom quality that rejects throwaway culture.
Project Duration: The project began in July 2024 in Boulder, Colorado and Austin, Texas, with prototyping and artisan collaboration. Production was realized in 2025 through small batch fabrication. The Creative Board was first introduced publicly in late June and early July 2025 as part of the debut launch of HUE Collection.
Operation Flow: The Creative Board mounts gallery-style with secure museum rails and can hang vertically or horizontally like a canvas. Its porcelain enamel surface is smooth, luminous, and ghost-free, compatible with dry erase, wet erase, and neon markers. It wipes clean without residue, merging daily utility with lasting artistry and vivid color for any interior.
Patents: Trademark (2025) HUE Collection
Team Members: Designer: Danelle Sabathier
Designer: Donna Winfield
Image Credits: All images and video: HUE Collection, 2025.